Northbound Tunnel Weekend Closures - Bank Holiday ClosuresThe Northbound tunnel is closed every weekend for scheduled maintenance until Summer 2025. A bi-directional operation will take place in the Southbound tunnel. On Bank Holiday weekends, this closure will be extended in to the Bank Holiday Monday. The following weekends will see an extended Northbound tunnel closure: Friday 18th April 9PM until Tuesday 22nd April 6AM, Friday 2nd May 9PM until Tuesday 6th May 6AM, Friday 23rd May 9PM until Tuesday 27th May 6AM.
Learn moreA toll is due each time you travel through. If you travel north and south, a toll is due for two passages. A passage covers one direction of travel only.
From Thursday 1st May 2025 the Tyne Tunnel toll will change to £2.50 for Class 2 vehicles and £5.00 for Class 3 vehicles. Please ensure you have sufficient funds in your account to cover your journeys from this date.
| Vehicle | Cost per Passage | 10% discount Pre-Paid Account |
|---|---|---|
| Motorbike, Exempt Account Holder |
Free | N/A |
| Car, Van or Bus less than 3.5 tonnes |
£2.40 (£2.50 from 1st May) | £2.16 (£2.25 from 1st May) |
| LGV, Van or Bus over 3.5 tonnes |
£4.80 (£5.00 from 1st May) | £4.32 (£4.50 from 1st May) |
*all tolls & charges are exempt from VAT
See our “Plan your Visit” page here to learn how to use the Tunnels.
You have until midnight the day after you use the Tyne Tunnel(s) to pay your toll. Failure to pay your toll may result in the issue of an Unpaid Toll Charge Notice.
You can pay online or via our app, as well as our automated telephone payment line on 0191 574 0030 or at a PayPoint retailer.
We can NOT accept payment via cash or cheque. Cash payments can be made at a PayPoint retailer.
Please be aware we do not accept American Express as a card payment.
Learn more about how a Unpaid Toll Charge Notice (UTCN) works here.
Click here to find out more about our appeals process.
Click here to find out more about our complaints process.
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