We have teamed up with an environmental charity to transform the woodland above our tunnels – creating an accessible, sustainable community asset that will be enjoyed for generations. We are working with Tyne Rivers Trust on a habitat-restoration project in … Read more
The number of vehicles using the tunnels are now at record levels, with July 2022 being the busiest month in our 55-year history. Just under 1.6 million vehicles (1,594,658) passed through the tunnels last month. We also recorded our busiest … Read more
Our major, multi-million-pound project to modernise and transition the Tyne Tunnels to Open Road Tolling is now complete, with new, fixed road signage signalling an end to all the works – as we also record our busiest-ever month. So far … Read more
From Monday 1st August 2022 – Wednesday 3rd August 2022, between the hours of 8pm – 5am, the A187 slip road to Wallsend will be closed due to roadworks. Here’s what to expect after you leave the Northbound Tunnel: As … Read more
Beatrix at only 15 months old suffered heart failure and in May 2022 was admitted to the Freeman Hospital, a specialist centre for heart operations. After suffering cardiac arrest, major heart surgery was needed. Beatrix along with many other children … Read more
This July, Brysons Animal Shelter held their annual fun dog show! This is an event where everyone is welcome, with all funds going towards helping this fantastic charity. In 1947, the shelter was founded by the late Bill and Marion … Read more
Happy 10th Anniversary to Tyne Tunnel 2 On the 18th July 2012, Her Majesty the Queen officially opened the second Tyne Tunnel. This day marked a celebration of years of work and planning for the construction of the second tunnel. … Read more
Our Company TT2 Limited, the operator of the iconic Tyne Tunnels, has recently completed a large-scale transition from its historic toll plazas to an open road tolling-based operation, effectively becoming an online business for our customers. TT2 helps the 55,000+ … Read more
We have been certified Carbon Neutral for a second year running and we’re now offsetting our employees’ carbon footprint to help combat pollution. We slashed carbon emissions by 90% since we changed to open-road-tolling last year and have now achieved … Read more
It has been six months since we switched to open-road-tolling – new data shows journey times are down; C02 emissions are slashed; and the number of people paying their toll on time, is rising. A half-year review of all the … Read more