New Tyne Crossing - challenges and progress in modern tunnel construction

IQPC speaks to Paul Fenwick, Project Manager for the Transport Authority of Tyne and Wear in the UK. Paul is overseeing the construction of the New Tyne Crossing, a vehicle tunnel running underneath the River Tyne, as well as the refurbishment of the original Tyne crossing that has been in existence there since 1967. He discusses with us the challenges and developments of what is one of the biggest transport infrastructure projects currently active in Great Britain. For more information on Tunnels Europe 2010, visit www.tunnelseurope.com.