Tyne Pedestrian & Cyclist Tunnels

Refurbishment Progress June 2019

The new surfacing to the approaches to the Jarrow rotunda building and the landscaping works have been finished. Only the road markings remain to be completed.

The new surfacing to the approaches to the Howdon rotunda building and the landscaping works have been finished. Only the road markings remain to be completed.

During the refurbishment the original 'Waygood-Otis' escalators motors have been under wraps. These have now been uncovered.

These original motors from the 1950's will form part of the permanent reminder of the engimneering heritage of the tunnels and be on display.

The vertical lifts have been refurbished and the new signing has been put in place for the reopening of the tunnels.

New signs will guide the public to through the tunnels to the new inclined lift or the refurbished vertical lifts.

The cleaning of the pedestrian tunnels is nearing completion in preparation for the reopening of the tunnels.

The link tunnels to the vertical lifts are complete and the direction signs have now been erected.

The inclined escalator shaft works have been completed with a glazed screen erected down the centre to provide a barrier to the new inclined lift.

A glazed screen has been erected at the top and bottom landings to reveal the mechanical workings and chains which once powered the escalators.

The landscaping and resurfacing works around the Howdon rotunda building have been competed.

The landscaping and resurfacing works around the Jarrow rotunda building have been competed.

Produced by

North East Combined Authority

c/o TT2 Limited, Tyne View Terrace

Wallsend NE28 0PD

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