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Safety defects found in Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnels - BBC News

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Works being carried out at the Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnels. The domed tunnel roof with stripped lighting. At the end of the tunnel is a tiled wall which splits into two smaller tunnels. On the wall, there is a sign which points to the left tunnel and says pedestrian tunnel, and points to the right saying cyclists tunnel. In the foreground there are scaffolding and other tools.

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Safety defects found in Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnels

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Significant safety and operational defects have been discovered in the vertical lifts at the Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnels, leading to their withdrawal from service for urgent repairs. The issues follow a heavily-delayed and over-budget renovation of the Grade II-listed tunnels that concluded in November 2024 with a final cost of £18.2m.

Key points

  • Significant safety and operational defects were found in the two vertical lifts at the Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnels.
  • The vertical lifts were taken out of service on 25 September for an £87,000 repair scheme and are expected to remain inoperable for several weeks.
  • Two inclined lifts currently serve as the public's only means of accessing the tunnels during the repairs.
  • A replacement shuttle bus will operate between Jarrow and Howdon during scheduled servicing works on specific dates in October.
  • The tunnels, built in the 1950s, recently underwent a refurbishment project that finished in November 2024, running significantly over budget to £18.2m from an initial £6.9m.
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