# The River Tyne (Tunnels) Order 2005, Note: Explanatory note

Extent: E+W

(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order authorises the Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Authority to construct, operate and maintain a tunnel for vehicles beneath the River Tyne and, for that purpose, compulsorily or by agreement to acquire land and rights in land and to use land. It provides for the new tunnel and the existing vehicular and pedestrian and cycle tunnels under the River Tyne to be operated as a single undertaking and makes arrangements for the levying of tolls on those who use the new and existing tunnels in vehicles.
A copy of the works plans, land plans and book of reference mentioned in this Order and certified in accordance with article 51 of this Order may be inspected free of charge during working hours at the offices of Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Authority at Civic Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE99 2BN.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2222/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/river-tyne-tunnels-order-2005/note
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