What is recorded here
This brown commemorative plaque records: Cyclist and Pedestrian Tunnel The Country's first purpose built cyclist and pedestrian tunnel. 275m. (900ft) in length, with 61m. (200ft) single flight escalators - the longest in the world when built. Recorded plaque organisation: Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Authority.
The Cyclist and Pedestrian Tunnel represents a pioneering infrastructure project, being the first of its kind purpose-built for cyclists and pedestrians, featuring the world's longest escalators at the time of its construction.
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