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Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclists Tunnel Howdon - North to South

Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE28 0PD

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Introduction

  • The Tyne Cyclists and Pedestrian Tunnel is open 24 hours a day and free to use.
  • There is Blue Badge parking available on both sides of the tunnel.
  • The tunnels are monitored by CCTV.
  • There are help points with flip down seating next to the vertical lifts and along the tunnel.
  • There is a security team located on site.

Location

  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Newcastle.
  • The nearest Metro Station is Howdon.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located off Stephenson Street.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
    • There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 250cm x 500cm (8ft 2in x 16ft 5in).
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 48m (52yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
    • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 52m (56yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Other Floors (Howdon - North Pedestrian Hub - Wood Escalators)

  • Escalators View
    • Escalator(s) can be used to access other floors.
    • The floors which are accessible by escalator are the pedestrian hub to the tunnels.
    • The escalators steps are not clearly marked.
    • The foot and head of the escalators are not clearly marked.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

Lift (Howdon - North - Incline Lift)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located ahead as you enter the pedestrian hub.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are the pedestrian hub to the tunnels.
  • Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

Lift (Howdon - North - Vertical Lift)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located at the rear of the pedestrian hub.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are the pedestrian hub to the tunnels.
  • Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 200cm (3ft 7in x 6ft 7in).
  • There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does have an audible announcer.
  • The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • There is a help point located after you exit the lift at a height of 115cm.
    • There is a flip down seat located after you exit the lift at a height of 45cm.

Pedestrian and Cyclists Tunnels

  • There are tunnels that run underneath the River Tyne.
  • There is a tunnel for cyclists and one for pedestrians.
  • There is clear signage located along the tunnels.
  • There surface of the flooring is tiled.
  • There is a long steep slope leading down from the lifts to the main part of the tunnels.
  • There is a help point located along the tunnel at a height of 115cm.
  • There is a flip down seated located along the tunnel at a height of 45cm.
  • The lighting along the tunnel is good.
  • There is CCTV located along the tunnel and a security team onsite to provide assistance if needed.
  • There is a long steep slope leading up from the tunnel to the lifts, which go up to the north side of the River Tyne.

Other Floors (Jarrow - South - Pedestrian Hub - Wood Escalators)

  • Escalators View
    • Escalator(s) can be used to access other floors.
    • The floors which are accessible by escalator are the pedestrian tunnel to the pedestrian hubs.
    • The escalators steps are not clearly marked.
    • The foot and head of the escalators are not clearly marked.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

Lift (Jarrow - South - Incline Lift)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located at the rear of the tunnel.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are the tunnels to the pedestrian hub.
  • Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • This lift was out of use for renovation, at the time of surveying January 2024.

Lift (Jarrow - South - Vertical Lift)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located at the end of the tunnels.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are the tunnels to the pedestrian hub.
  • Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 200cm (3ft 7in x 6ft 7in).
  • There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does have an audible announcer.
  • The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • There is a help point located next to the entrance of the lift at a height of 115cm.
    • There is a flip down seat located next to the entrance of the lift at a height of 45cm.

Level Change (Pedestrian Hub to Tyne Street)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located after exiting the pedestrian hub.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located after exiting the pedestrian hub.
  • There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).