LegalizeThe River Tyne (Tunnels) (Revision of Tolls) Order 2026
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 1976[^f00001] and Schedule 14 of the River Tyne (Tunnels) Order 2005[^f00002], makes the following Order.
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 2001[^f00003] 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 2025[^f00004] 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.
SCHEDULE
| Class | Class of Vehicle | Toll (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycle (with or without sidecar) or power assisted cycle; | £0 |
| Class 1 permit holder after discount | £0 | |
| Class 2 | Mechanically 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 3 | Mechanically propelled vehicle other than a vehicle in Classes 1 and 2 | £5.20 |
| Class 3 permit holder after discount | £4.68 |
Signed
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
Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Order)
EXPLANATORY NOTE
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.
Footnotes
[^f00001]: 1976 c. xxxvi amended by S.I. 2005/2222.
[^f00002]: S.I. 2005/2222.
[^f00003]: S.I. 2001/2960.
[^f00004]: S.I. 2025/449.
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