Application submitted to Government North East 2002
Public Enquiry takes place 2003
'Best and Final Offers' received January 2007
Financial Close November 2007
Tunnels transfer to TT2 February 2008
Ground breaking ceremony October 2008
River dredging underway November 2009
River units ready for floatation December 2009
River units lowered into position January / February 2010
Tunnel breakthrough May 2010
Official tunnel walkthrough July 2010
New Tyne Crossing midnight commissioning / Existing Tunnel closures for refurbishment February 2011
Both tunnels carry traffic completing the New Tyne Crossing project November 2011
Her Majesty The Queen officially opens the New Tyne Crossing July 2012
