Published Date:
03 July 2009
By Angela Reed
Chief reporter
ORGANISERS have promised visitors to the Mouth of the Tyne Festival that disruption caused by the closure of the Tyne Tunnel will be kept to a minimum.
The event will be held in South Shields and Tynemouth next weekend at the same time as the Tyne Tunnel is closed for work on the new crossing.
Those travelling between the two festival sites can use the Shields Ferry and free shuttle bus services.
Coun Tracey Dixon, South Tyneside Council's lead member for culture and wellbeing, said: "It is very unfortunate that the tunnel closure will coincide with the Mouth of the Tyne Festival.
"However, as entertainment is running on both sides of the river, we don't expect too many problems.
"The event organisers have done everything they can to minimise any disruption."
The Tyne Tunnel will be closed from 5am on Saturday, July 11, until 11pm on Sunday, July 12.
For details, visit www.mouthof thetynefestival.com
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Last Updated:
03 July 2009 12:31 PM
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Source:
Shields Gazette
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Location:
South Shields
