Department for Transport

TRANSPORT AND WORKS ACT 1992

The Secretary of State for Transport gives notice, pursuant to section 14(1)(b), (3A) and (3AA) of the Transport and Works Act 1992 (“the Act”) that he has determined under section 13(1) of the Act to make with modifications the River Tyne (Tunnels) Order (“the Order”).
The Order was applied for by the Tyne and Wear Passenger Authority, Civic Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne NE99 2BN.
The Order will authorise the construction of an immersed tube road tunnel between East Howdon in the Metropolitan Borough of North Tyneside and Jarrow in the Metropolitan Borough of South Tyneside to the east of the existing road tunnel, and associated works. The Order will include powers to charge tolls for vehicles using the new tunnel, together with revised tolling arrangements for the existing tunnel.
In reaching his decision, the Secretary of State has complied with the requirements of paragraphs (a) to (c) of section 14(3A) of the Act about consideration of the environmental statement and of representations relating to it. For the purposes of section 14(3AA) of the Act he confirms that the main measures to avoid, reduce and, if possible, remedy any major adverse environmental effects are those set out in the proposed planning conditions, in the Code of Construction Practice and in the protective provisions agreed with parties.
Copies of the Order (once made) may be obtained from the Stationery Office Limited or through booksellers.
E Harvey, Head of the TWA Orders Unit, Department for Transport, Southside, 105 Victoria Street, London SW1E 6DT.