Any construction scheme will have an impact on the people living near to it and the New Tyne Crossing will be no exception.

Construction will last approximately 42 months during which roads and footpaths across the line of the new tunnel will have to be closed and diversions put into operation.

In order to carry out construction efficiently contractors will require extensive use of land in a corridor wider than the tunnel itself.

Trenches up to 20 metres deep on the north bank and 30 metres deep on the south bank will be excavated to carry the tunnel to the river sections.

This website will carry regular updates on road and footpath closures once work begins on the New Tyne Crossing.

Work in the river itself may affect navigation.

Once work is completed, the environments at either end of the tunnels will be greatly improved with a substantial reduction in air pollution currently created by standing and slow-moving traffic.

Water Supply and Sewerage Systems

The cut and cover excavations would impact upon sections of water mains or sewers that fall within the construction corridor. Diversion works would therefore be necessary to ensure that water and sewerage services are not disrupted. Some of these diversion works could be very significant.

On the north side of the river, one water main and six sewers would be affected. On the south side, eight water mains and nine sewers would require either permanent diversion or reconstruction.