ADR Tunnel Codes relating to Tunnels in Great Britain
Thursday July 2024
Are you aware of the different tunnel codes when moving
Dangerous Goods in the UK and which tunnel codes apply to which tunnels?
In a recent update on the GOV.UK website they have listed the 5 different tunnel codes grading from A to E, with A being low risk to E being very high risk!
There are 9 tunnels in Great Britain, however all leaning towards the medium to very high risk, placing restrictions on the carriage of dangerous goods through the tunnels.
The 9 tunnels listed are:
| Tunnel | Category |
| Blackwall | E |
| Clyde | D |
| Dartford | C |
| East India Dock Road | E |
| Heathrow Airport | Category E between 0400 and 2300
Category C all other times |
| Limehouse | E |
| Mersey | D |
| Rotherhithe | E |
| Tyne | C |
Please contact us to find out more and how these tunnel codes may impact your journey.