Made under the Tyne and Wear Act 1976
2 statutory instruments made using powers in the Tyne and Wear Act 1976, newest first. Each one is explained section by section in plain English.
The River Tyne (Tunnels) (Revision of Tolls) Order 2026
- Made under: Tyne and Wear Act 1976
The North East Combined Authority's maximum tolls for the Tyne Tunnel crossing were revised and specified in a new schedule, effective May 1, 2026, following the revocation of the 2025 toll revision order.
This Statutory Instrument, The River Tyne (Tunnels) (Revision of Tolls) Order 2026, exercises powers granted under the Tyne and Wear Act 1976 and the River Tyne (Tunnels) Order 2005 to revise the maximum tolls that the North East Combined Authority can demand for traffic using the Tyne Tunnel crossing, setting the new rates specified in the attached Schedule, effective from May 1, 2026, and simultaneously revoking the previous 2025 revision Order.
The River Tyne (Tunnels) (Revision of Toll) Order 2025
- Made under: Tyne and Wear Act 1976
The 2025 order revised Tyne Tunnel tolls, increasing costs for some vehicle classes, and revoked the 2024 toll revision order.
The River Tyne (Tunnels) (Revision of Toll) Order 2025, effective May 1st, 2025, revises tolls for the Tyne Tunnel.
The North East Combined Authority now sets the tolls, as specified in the Schedule.
The order revokes the previous 2024 toll revision order.
The new tolls increase the cost for cars, vans, and buses, with motorcycle tolls remaining at £0.