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November 10, 2009 · about 17 years ago

Dredger starts work on River Tyne

After months of planning, a massive dredger has started preparation work on the bed of the River Tyne for a new vehicle tunnel. The 300ft (90m) Vesalius will create a channel in the riverbed between East Howdon and Jarrow, to house four prefabricated tunnel sections.

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After months of planning, a massive dredger has started preparation work on the bed of the River Tyne for a new vehicle tunnel. The 300ft (90m) Vesalius will create a channel in the riverbed between East Howdon and Jarrow, to house four prefabricated tunnel sections.

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