Motorists warned of northbound closures at Tyne Tunnel TONIGHT - this is what you need to know

Essential maintenance work is taking place at the Tyne Tunnel on Thursday, February 27 – with drivers warned to expect closures on the northbound carriageway.

TT2 Limited has issued an advance warning about “brief tunnel closures”, which will take place on Thursday night, due to the emergency work.

There are northbound closures at the Tyne Tunnel on Thursday, February 27.placeholder image
There are northbound closures at the Tyne Tunnel on Thursday, February 27. | JPIMedia

Motorists hoping to travel northbound on Thursday night could face delays.

In a statement, it said: “Beginning at 11:50pm, we anticipate three intermittent stoppages lasting 20 minutes each. Apologies for any delays caused.”

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