Please ensure you have sufficient credit to cover journeys at the new toll price from 1st May 2025.
In January 2025, the North East Combined Authority confirmed that the Tyne Tunnels toll will be increasing to £2.50 for Class 2 vehicles and £5.00 for Class 3 vehicles.
Pre-Paid Account holders will continue to receive a 10% discount on their journey, making the new toll for account holders £2.25 for Class 2 vehicles and £4.50 for Class 3 vehicles.
Why is this happening?
The Tyne Tunnels are an integral piece of the North East’s road network and are privately operated and maintained roads. The construction of the second Tyne Tunnel, as well as the 24/7 operation and maintenance of both tunnels, are funded solely by tolls and do not receive public funding.
Toll changes are applied by the North East Combined Authority and are necessary to cover the running and maintenance costs of the tunnels and repay the costs of the construction of the second Tyne Tunnel, in-line with inflation.
See below to find out more about why you pay a toll.