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The River Tyne (Tunnels) (Revision of Tolls) Order 2026

S.I. 2026/403 · Made 3 April 2026

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Highways, England

Made 3rd April 2026

Coming into force 1st May 2026

The Secretary of State for Transport, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 13(2) of the Tyne and Wear Act 1976f1 and Schedule 14 of the River Tyne (Tunnels) Order 2005f2, makes the following Order.

Annotations to the whole text

Footnotes

f1

1976 c. xxxvi amended by S.I. 2005/2222.

f2

S.I. 2005/2222.

Contents

  1. 1Article 1
  2. 2Article 2
  3. 3Article 3
  4. 4Article 4
  5. Signature
  6. Schedule Schedule
  7. Explanatory note

1

This Order may be cited as the River Tyne (Tunnels) (Revision of Tolls) Order 2026 and shall come into force on 1st May 2026.

2

From the coming into force date of this Order the tolls authorised in pursuance of the River Tyne (Tunnels) Order 2005 and set out in the Tyne Tunnel (Revision of Tolls and Traffic Classification) Order 2001f1 are revised so that the tolls which the North East Combined Authority may demand and recover in respect of all traffic passing through and into the tunnel crossing shall be those specified in the Schedule to this Order.

3

The River Tyne (Tunnels) (Revision of Tolls) Order 2025f1 is revoked.

4

In this Order—

  • “motorcycle” means a mechanically propelled vehicle having less than four wheels and, in a case where a cabin is provided, the cabin of which is not so constructed as to enclose the driver and any passenger;

  • “the tunnel crossing” has the same meaning as in article 2(1) of the River Tyne (Tunnels) Order 2005.

Signature

Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Transport

Samantha Collins-Hill

A Senior Civil Servant in the Department for Transport

3rd April 2026

ClassClass of VehicleToll (£)
Class 1Motorcycle (with or without sidecar) or power assisted cycle;£0
Class 1 permit holder after discount£0
Class 2Mechanically propelled vehicle other than a vehicle in Class 1;£2.60
Having a maximum weight not exceeding 3.5 tonnes
Class 2 permit holder after discount£2.34
Class 3Mechanically propelled vehicle other than a vehicle in Classes 1 and 2£5.20
Class 3 permit holder after discount£4.68

Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order, made in consequence of a determination by the North East Combined Authority in accordance with paragraph 2, Schedule 14 of the River Tyne (Tunnels) Order 2005, increases the maximum toll for use of the Tyne Tunnel by cab, from £2.50 to £2.60 and by light goods vehicles, vans and buses over 3.5 tonnes from £5.00 to £5.20.