There are a number of road closures in place across the North East this week that drivers should be aware of, including a major road closure just outside Newcastle city centre.
Some roads are closed while others have lane closures. Temporary traffic measures or diversion routes may also be in place on roads in the region. Motorists are urged to make allowances for these closures and alter their travel arrangements if necessary.
Drivers should also be aware that the Gateshead Flyover has been closed with immediate effect since Friday, December 13 after “serious concerns about the structural integrity” of the flyover were raised by engineers following inspections.
If you’re planning to travel through Newcastle, Gateshead, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Sunderland or County Durham, take a look at the list below to see whether your journey will be affected.
Newcastle
- Traffic taking turns due to water main work on Farnham Street between Farnham Close and Rokeby Street, Lemington. Until December 24.
- Traffic taking turns due to water main work on Drove Road in both directions at Ingleton Drive, Throckley. Until December 24.
- Temporary traffic lights due to water main work on B1305 Condercum Road in both directions at Glebe Street, Benwell. Until December 24.
- Traffic taking turns due to electricity work on Christon Road between Wolveleigh Terrace and Rydal Road, Gosforth. Until December 24.
- Temporary traffic lights due to gas main work on Elmfield Road at Westfield Drive, Gosforth. Until December 27.
- Temporary traffic lights due to water main work on Greenway in both directions at Hartburn Drive. Until December 30.
- Traffic taking turns due to gas main work on Ranmere Road in both directions from Armstrong Road to Knott Place. Until January 17, 2025.
- Temporary traffic lights due to emergency repairs and roadworks on Brighton Road in both directions at Balfour Street. Until January 24, 2025.
- Temporary traffic lights due to gas main work on Armstrong Road in both directions between Hodgkin Park Road, Benwell and Woodstock Road, Scotswood. Until February 14, 2025.
- Temporary traffic lights due to gas main work on B6317 Whickham Highway at Knightside Gardens. Until February 14, 2025.
- No through traffic allowed due to gas main work on Raby Street in both directions between B1312 Shields Road and Corbridge Street. Until February 23, 2025.
- Pilgrim Street Southbound in Newcastle city centre closed due to long-term roadworks between Blackett Street and A167 Swan House Roundabout. Until March 2025.
- Pilgrim Street Southbound closed due to long-term roadworks from Blackett Street to A167(M). Until March 2025.
- Market Street One Way Street closed due to long-term roadworks from Pilgrim Street to John Dobson Street. Until March 2025.
- One lane closed due to roadworks on A167 Tyne Bridge in both directions between Hawks Road and Swan House Roundabout. Until April 4, 2025.
- Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on B1311 Elswick Road at Grainger Park Road, Elswick. Until May 22, 2025.
- Dunstanburgh Road at St Anthonys closed due to roadworks from Grasmere Avenue to Monkchester Road, Walker. Until July 1, 2025.
- No through traffic allowed due to roadworks on Lombard Street in both directions at B1600 Quayside. Between 8pm and 6am Mondays to Sundays until 6am on July 21, 2028.
Gateshead
- A167 Gateshead Flyover in both directions closed due to roadworks from B1426 to A184 Park Lane.
- One lane closed due to roadworks on A167 Gateshead Highway in both directions between A184 Park Lane and B1426.
- Traffic taking turns due to electricity work on Carlisle Street between William Street and Church Place, Felling. Until December 23.
- Temporary traffic lights due to emergency repairs and gas main work on Birkheads Lane at Haggs Lane. Until December 23.
- Traffic taking turns due to electricity work on Church Road at B1296 Old Durham Road, Sheriff Hill. Until 6pm on December 27.
- Temporary traffic lights due to water main work on Albion Street at Howard Street. Until December 30.
- One lane closed due to roadworks on A167 Tyne Bridge in both directions between Hawks Road and Swan House Roundabout. Until April 2025.
- Narrow lanes and speed restriction of 50mph due to major widening works on A1 Western Bypass Westbound from J65 (Birtley) to J67 (Coalhouse Roundabout). Expect delays. Work to create an extra lane in each direction. Until May 31, 2025.
North Tyneside
- Traffic taking turns due to water main work on Wembley Avenue between A192 Seatonville Road and Crawford Place, Monkseaton. Until December 23.
- Temporary traffic lights due to water main work on Ropery Lane in both directions at A193 Church Bank, Wallsend. Until December 24.
- Traffic taking turns due to water main work on Otterburn Road between Ingleside Road and Balmoral Gardens, North Shields. Until December 27.
- Tyne Street closed due to roadworks from Stephenson Street to Norfolk Street. Until January 31, 2025.
- Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on Liddell Street in both directions near Dolphin Quay. Until January 31, 2025.
- Contraflow and roadworks on A19 Tyne Tunnel in both directions from A194 Leam Lane (Lindisfarne Roundabout, Jarrow) to A193 Tynemouth Road (Howdon Roundabout, North Shields). On Sundays until March 3, 2025.
- Grand Parade and Beverley Terrace Southbound closed due to long-term roadworks from Marden Avenue to Beach Road, Cullercoats. Until April 2025.
- Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on Wooley Street at Wallsend bus station. Until May 21, 2025.
- No through traffic allowed due to roadworks on Russell Street in both directions at Bedford Street. Until July 31, 2025.
- No through traffic allowed due to roadworks on Albion Terrace in both directions at A193 Albion Road. Until July 31, 2025.
- Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A193 The Links near Eastbourne Avenue, Whitley Bay. Expect delays. Until October 15, 2025.
South Tyneside
- Traffic taking turns due to gas main work on Beach Road between A183 Anderson Street and South Woodbine Street. Until December 31.
- One lane closed due to roadworks on A1290 Downhill Interchange at A19 at Testo’s Roundabout. Until March 28, 2025.
- Contraflow and roadworks on A19 Tyne Tunnel in both directions from A194 Leam Lane (Lindisfarne Roundabout, Jarrow) to A193 Tynemouth Road (Howdon Roundabout, North Shields). On Sundays until March 2025.
Northumberland
- Traffic taking turns due to water main work on Eastern Way between Willow Way and Middle Drive, High Callerton. Until December 24.
- Temporary traffic lights due to emergency repairs and gas main work on Riding Dene in both directions at A695, Mickley. Until December 27.
- Temporary traffic lights due to water main work on B6395 in both directions at Prudhoe Hall Drive. Until December 30.
- Temporary traffic lights due to water main work on A189 in both directions at A197. Until December 30.
- Temporary traffic lights due to water main work on Netherton Lane in both directions at Westlea, Bedlington. Until December 30.
- Temporary traffic lights due to emergency repairs and gas main work on A695 in both directions near Eastgate Bank, Mickley. Until January 2, 2025.
- Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A193 Renwick Road near Claremont Terrace, Blyth. Expect delays. Until 4pm on January 20, 2025.
- Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on The A193 in both directions at Marine Terrace. Until 4pm on January 20, 2025.
- Stamfordham Road in both directions closed due to gas main work from B6323 Ponteland Road to Western Way, High Callerton. Until February 21, 2025.
- No through traffic allowed due to gas main work on Stamfordham Road in both directions between Birney Hill and B6323 Ponteland Road. Until February 21, 2025.
- Bridge Street in both directions closed due to roadworks between Regent Street and B1329. Until March 21, 2025.
- No through traffic allowed due to roadworks on Percy Street in both directions between B1328 Bridge Street and Carlton Street. Until March 21, 2025.
- Common Bank in both directions closed due to roadworks between the A686 and Thornley Gate. Until May 15, 2025.
Sunderland
- Temporary traffic lights due to emergency repairs and gas main work on B1522 Stockton Road in both directions at Hopton Drive. Until December 23.
- Traffic taking turns due to gas main work on Thornholme Road in both directions at Braeside. Until December 27.
- No through traffic allowed due to roadworks on Mortimer Street in both directions at St Luke’s Road, Pallion. Until 4pm on February 17, 2025.
- No through traffic allowed due to roadworks on East Moor Road in both directions at St Luke’s Terrace. Until 6pm on February 17, 2025.
- No through traffic allowed due to roadworks on Edwin Street in both directions at St Luke’s Road. Until 6pm on February 17, 2025.
- A1290 in both directions closed due to water main work from Herron Drive to International Drive. Until February 21, 2025.
- Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on B1405 European Way at Pallion Subway. Until February 24, 2025.
- No through traffic allowed due to water main work on Galloping Green Road in both directions between Sandy Lane and Thomas Street, Springwell. Until March 3, 2025.
- Market Street One Way Street closed due to long-term roadworks from Pilgrim Street to John Dobson Street. Until March 17, 2025.
- Burdon Lane in Ryhope closed due to roadworks from Nettles Lane (Ryhope) to Burdon Road (Burdon). Until May 8, 2025.
- Easington Street in both directions closed due to roadworks from Sheepfolds North to Richmond Street. Until September 30, 2025.
County Durham
- Traffic taking turns due to water main work on Wood Vue between Durham Road and Wood Lane, Spennymoor. Until December 23.
- Temporary traffic lights due to gas main work on Enerdale Drive in both directions at Bedburn Close. Until December 23.
- Wallnook Lane in both directions closed due to roadworks between Front Terrace and Firs Terrace / Wallnook Lane. Until December 31.
- Temporary traffic lights due to gas main work on A690 Wheatbottom near Ennerdale Drive. Until January 17, 2025.
- Temporary traffic lights due to water main work on A691 Cutlers Hall Road in both directions at Cutlers Hall Road. Until January 21, 2025.
- No through traffic allowed due to roadworks on North Bailey in both directions between Bow Lane and Owengate. Until January 31, 2025.
- No through traffic allowed due to water main work on Barnard Avenue in both directions between St Andrews Court and East View. Until February 28, 2025.
- Malvern Crescent closed due to roadworks from Ryton Crescent, Dalton le Dale, to Queensbury Road, Seaham. Until June 6, 2025.
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