Full list of road closures and roadworks across the North East this …

There are a number of road closures in place across the North East this week, with drivers advised to plan their journeys accordingly.

Some roads are fully closed while others have lane closures in place from Monday, October 30 until Sunday, November 5. Temporary traffic^[1] measures or diversion routes are also being enforced on roads throughout the region, meaning motorists may need to allow extra time for their commutes.

If you’re planning to travel through Newcastle, Gateshead^[2], Sunderland^[3], Northumberland^[4], Durham, North Tyneside^[5] or South Tyneside^[6] this week, take a look at the list below to see whether your journey will be affected by roadworks.

Newcastle

• Temporary traffic lights due to telecoms work on A191 Silver Lonnen at Silverhill Drive. Until November 3.

• Temporary traffic lights due to gas main work on B1600 Stoddart Street between Shieldfield Lane and Union Street. Until December 2023.

• Heaton Park View in both directions closed due to roadworks from Warwick Street to Heaton Road. Until September 2024.

• No through traffic allowed due to new road layout on Jesmond Dene Road at Grosvenor Road. Until May 2025.

• Pilgrim Street Southbound closed due to long-term roadworks between Blackett Street and A167 (Swan House Roundabout). Until March 2025.

• Traffic taking turns due to gas main work on Prestwick Road at Prestwick Carr Road. Until November 3.

• Rose Street in both directions closed due to gas main work from Morrison Street to Team Street. Until November 9.

Gateshead

• Narrow lanes and speed restriction of 50mph due to major widening works on A1 Western Bypass in both directions from J67 Kingsway South (Coalhouse Roundabout) to A1(M) J65 / A194M Birtley. Expect delays. Work to create an extra lane in each direction. Until May 2025.

• Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A167 Durham Road around Windsor Road. Until November 17.

• Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A695 around Stargate Lane (Stargate roundabout). Until November 24.

• Stargate Lane in both directions closed due to roadworks between Liddells Fell Road (Winlaton) and A695 (Stargate roundabout, Ryton). Until November 24.

Northumberland

• Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A193 Front Street near the Bebside Inn. Until November 24.

• Temporary traffic lights due to water main work on A1061 South Newsham Road at Blagdon Drive. Until November 3.

• Hencotes Westbound closed due to roadworks from B6306 Eastgate to Temperly Place. Until March 2024.

• B6344 in both directions closed due to roadworks between the A697 (Longframlington) and Longframlington turn-off ( Pauperhaugh). Until March 2024.

• Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on B6343 near Mitford. Until November 30.

• Green Lane in both directions closed due to roadworks between Chillingham Crescent and A196 North Seaton Road. Until December 1.

• Speed restriction of 40mph due to roadworks on A19 at A189 (Moor Farm Roundabout). Expect delays. Until January 2024.

North Tyneside

• One lane closed due to gas main work on A1058 Coast Road Eastbound between Dimbula Gardens and A186 Station Road. Until November 1.

• Bell Street in both directions closed due to roadworks from Liddell Street to Union Quay. Until June 2024.

• Temporary traffic lights due to gas main work on Cauldwell Lane at Front Street. Until November 1.

• Temporary traffic lights due to long-term roadworks on Liddell Street near Clive Street. Until May 2024.

• Tyne Street closed due to roadworks from Union Street to Linskill Street. Until May 2024.

South Tyneside

• Laygate Street closed due to roadworks from Commercial Road to West Holborn. Until March 2024.

Sunderland

• Athenaeum Street One Way Street closed due to long-term roadworks from Fawcett Street to Frederick Street. Until December 22.

• Temporary traffic lights due to gas main work on Fatfield Road at Fountains Close. Until November 6.

County Durham

• Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A182 between A19 (Murton Interchange) and Admiralty Way Roundabout. Until December 8.

• Temporary traffic lights due to gas main work on B6168 North Road at Fondlyset Lane. Until November 3.

• Bridge Street in both directions closed due to electricity work from Thinford Road to Metal Bridge Cemetery. Until 6pm on November 6.

• Temporary traffic lights due to gas main work on Broomside Lane near Sunderland Road. Until November 2.

• Temporary traffic lights due to gas main work on Fondlyset Lane near B6168 North Road. Until November 3.

• Temporary traffic lights due to gas main work on Fondlyset Lane at Delight Bank. Until November 3.

• Wallnook Lane in both directions closed due to roadworks between Front Terrace and Firs Terrace. Until December 2024.

References

1. ^{^} traffic (www.chroniclelive.co.uk)
2. ^{^} Gateshead (www.chroniclelive.co.uk)
3. ^{^} Sunderland (www.chroniclelive.co.uk)
4. ^{^} Northumberland (www.chroniclelive.co.uk)
5. ^{^} North Tyneside (www.chroniclelive.co.uk)
6. ^{^} South Tyneside (www.chroniclelive.co.uk)