Motorists in the North East should expect delays this week due to multiple road closures and roadworks across the region. The following list details the planned disruptions area by area.
Newcastle
- Temporary traffic lights on A193 Shields Road at Stotts Road in both directions due to roadworks until 18 September at midnight.
- Bath Lane closed both directions for electricity work from A189 St James Boulevard to Stowell Street until 3 August at midnight.
- Traffic taking turns on Coppice Way at Napier Street due to gas main work until 27 August.
- Valley View closed both directions for water main work from Kielder Road to Henlow Road until 30 July at midnight (diversion for bus 6).
- Traffic taking turns on Wretham Place at Shield Street due to gas main work until 6 August.
- Temporary traffic lights on Brunton Lane between Epsom Court and Fawdon Walk for electricity work until 29 July at midnight.
- Temporary traffic lights on Millfield Lane between Church Road and Berkley Street for gas main work until 30 July at midnight.
- Temporary traffic lights on St Johns Road between Amelia Close and West View for gas main work until 3 August at midnight.
- Traffic taking turns on Fawdon Walk at Brunton Lane for electricity work until 11 August at midnight.
- Temporary traffic lights on A186 Westgate Road at Lewis Drive for roadworks until 25 August at 00:59.
- Traffic taking turns on Coley Hill Close at Ladybank for electricity work until 26 August at midnight.
- Temporary traffic lights on B1600 Forth Banks at Hawthorn Square for roadworks until 31 August at 17:00.
- Temporary traffic lights on Heaton Road at Heaton Park View for gas main work until 7 October at midnight.
- Market Street eastbound closed from Pilgrim Street to Carliol Street due to roadworks until 9 October.
- Pilgrim Street southbound closed from New Bridge Street West to Swan House Roundabout due to roadworks until 9 October 2026.
- Temporary traffic lights on B1311 Gallowgate at Strawberry Lane due to roadworks until 27 February 2027.
- Pottery Lane closed both directions from B1600 Forth Banks to Shot Factory Lane due to roadworks until 31 March 2027 at 17:00.
- Worswick Street one way closed from Pilgrim Street to Carliol Square due to roadworks until 10 April 2027 at 00:59.
- Whitehouse Road in Scotswood closed both directions between Armstrong Road/Whitehouse Road and Walwick Fell due to roadworks until 18 July 2027 at 00:59.
- Lane closed, 30 mph speed restriction, and narrow lanes on A167 Tyne Bridge both directions from A167 (Newcastle) to Church Street (Gateshead) due to roadworks until 16 June 2028 at 00:59. Delays expected.
Gateshead
- A167 Gateshead Highway closed both directions for major demolition works between B1426 High Street West and A184 Park Lane until 18 May 2027 at 00:59.
- A184 Park Road closed both directions for Gateshead Flyover demolition from A167 Gateshead Highway to Albany Road, including all approaches to Park Lane Roundabout under the flyover, from 20:00 on 25 July to 21 August.
- Hawks Road closed both directions for smoother detour routes from Park Lane roundabout closure for Gateshead Flyover demolition, from 20:00 on 25 July to 21 August.
- Mill Road closed both directions for smoother detour routes from Park Lane roundabout closure for Gateshead Flyover demolition, from 20:00 on 25 July to 21 August.
- Quarryfield Road closed both directions for smoother detour routes from Park Lane roundabout closure for Gateshead Flyover demolition, from 20:00 on 25 July to 21 August.
- Temporary traffic lights on B6315 Smailes Lane at Whinfield Way due to emergency repairs and roadworks until 30 July at 16:00. Delays expected.
- Garesfield Lane closed both directions between Ashtree Lane (Barlow) and Knobbyends Lane (Blaydon Burn) due to roadworks until 28 July at 16:00.
- Nelson Street closed both directions between Swinburne Place and Lambton Street due to roadworks until 2 October at 17:30.
North Tyneside
- Lane closed on A1056 Sandy Lane between A189 (Camperdown) and B1318 (Wideopen) for water main work until 31 July at midnight. Delays expected.
- Temporary traffic lights on Kings Road in Wallsend between Kings Vale and North Road for gas main work until 3 August at midnight.
- Temporary traffic lights on B1319 Northern Terrace in Dudley between Watson Avenue and Hedgefield View for gas main work until 14 August.
- Traffic taking turns on Havelock Road in Shiremoor between Harle Road and Hartside Crescent for gas main work until 4 September at midnight.
- Temporary traffic lights on A191 Rake Lane between A192 Preston North Road (Foxhunters Roundabout) and Barnstaple Road for electricity work until 11 September.
- Temporary traffic lights on B1317 Killingworth Lane near Simonside Way for roadworks until 22 September 2027.
- One lane closed on A192 Preston North Road northbound from A1058 Beach Road to Hartburn Road (Morrisons) for junction improvements including footpath and crossing upgrades until 10 November 2026 at 15:30.
South Tyneside
- Lane closed and temporary traffic lights on A194 Leam Lane between B1306 Mill Lane and A194(M) J3 White Mare Pool Roundabout for roadworks, Monday to Sunday 19:40 to 6:00 until 10 September at 06:00. Delays expected.
- Temporary traffic lights on Hedworth Lane from Kirkstone Avenue to Field Farm Court for emergency repairs and gas main work until 31 July at midnight.
- Traffic taking turns on Norham Avenue North at Clarewood Avenue for electricity work until 30 July at midnight.
- River Drive in South Shields closed both directions between B1303 and Salem Street due to roadworks until 31 August.
- Temporary traffic lights on B1298 Abingdon Way in Boldon Colliery between Witney Way and A184 Newcastle Road for roadworks until 18 December at 17:00.
- Temporary traffic lights on Didcot Way in Boldon Colliery at B1298 Abingdon Way for roadworks until 18 December at 17:00.
Northumberland
- Temporary traffic lights on B1329 Regent Street in Blyth between Crawford Street and Wright Street for roadworks until 14 August at midnight.
- Traffic taking turns on Melrose Villas in Bedlington for gas main work until 31 July.
- Traffic taking turns on Thoroton Street in Blyth at High Street for emergency repairs and roadworks until 31 July at midnight.
- Roadworks on Aln Street in Ashington, one way street between Tweed Street and Woodhorn Villas until 1 August at midnight.
- Moorland Avenue closed both directions between Park Avenue (Bedlington) and South View (East Sleekburn) due to roadworks until 2 August at midnight.
- Duke Street in Ashington closed both directions from A197 Rotary Parkway to Station Road due to roadworks until 3 August at midnight.
- B6309 in Black Heddon closed both directions between Belsay Turn off and Black Heddon for water main work until 12 August at midnight.
- Temporary traffic lights on B6320 Church Lane in Wark around Westacres for roadworks until 17 August at 17:00.
- Mitford Road in Morpeth closed both directions from A192 Newgate Street (Morpeth) to St Leonards Lane (Mitford) due to roadworks until 31 August at 17:00.
- Temporary traffic lights on A696 Cheviot View in Ponteland between B6545 Rotary Way and Cecil Court for gas main work until 25 September at midnight. Delays expected.
- Temporary traffic lights on B6295 in Cornriggs between Cross Lane (Cornriggs) and Dudley Place (Allenheads) for electricity work until 6 October at midnight.
- Traffic taking turns on Moorland Avenue in East Sleekburn between Moorland Crescent and Moorland Drive due to roadworks until 13 November.
- B6321 in Corbridge closed both directions between B6259 (Corbridge) and A695 (Dilston) due to roadworks until 22 December at 17:00.
- Temporary traffic lights on Sandfield Road in East Sleekburn at Harbour View due to roadworks until 22 January 2027.
Sunderland
- Temporary traffic lights on A183 Mill Lane between Kitchener Road and White Rocks Grove due to roadworks until 31 July at 17:00.
- Temporary traffic lights on Horsley Road in Washington from Waskerley Road to Barmston Way for electricity work until 28 July at midnight.
- Hendon Valley Road closed both directions between Corporation Road and Villette Path due to roadworks until 30 July at midnight.
- Mowbray Road in Sunderland closed both directions between Salem Street South and Suffolk Street due to roadworks until 31 December.
- Easington Street in Sunderland closed both directions between Millennium Way and Hay Street due to roadworks until 9 January 2029.
County Durham
- Temporary traffic lights on A177 from Bell Avenue to Prince Charles Avenue due to roadworks until 31 July at midnight. Delays expected.
- Temporary traffic lights on B1285 Stockton Road between B1404 Seaton Lane and Seaton Park for gas main work until 28 August at 17:00.
- Temporary traffic lights on B6301 from Ivesley Lane to Cornsay turn off due to roadworks until 31 July at midnight.
- Temporary traffic lights on Finchale Road at Pit Lane for electricity work until 31 July at midnight.
- Temporary traffic lights on A690 at St Johns Road due to roadworks until 28 August at midnight.
- Temporary traffic lights on A1052 between The Meadows and Ellesmere due to roadworks until 28 July at midnight.
- Traffic taking turns on Glen Barr in Chester-le-Street at Hilda Park for gas main work until 31 July at 17:00.
- Station Lane closed both directions between Charles Terrace (Newfield) and Front Street (Pelton) for electricity work until 17 August at midnight.
- Temporary traffic lights on B6302 at Castlefields due to roadworks until 29 July at midnight.
- Traffic taking turns on Holyoake Street in Newfield between Rosecroft and Pelton Lane for gas main work until 31 July at 17:00.
- Backstone Road in Bridgehill closed both directions between Gill Side View and Hardys Corner for electricity work until 4 August at midnight.
- Traffic taking turns on Pleasant View in Bridgehill between Bridgehill and Bridgehill for electricity work until 10 August at midnight.
- Traffic taking turns on Holly Park in Ushaw Moor at Broom Crescent for electricity work until 19 August at midnight.
- Gill Side View closed both directions between Hardys Corner and Backstone Road for electricity work until 20 August at midnight.
- Temporary traffic lights on Waldridge Road between Sidlaw Avenue (Waldridge) and Blencathra Way (Chester le Street) for gas main work until 21 August at 17:00.
- Temporary traffic lights on A690 High Street North in Meadowfield between Meadow Rise (Meadowfield) and Lobley Hill Road (Langley Moor) for roadworks until 28 August at midnight. Delays expected.
- Temporary traffic lights on Front Street at Broadviews for gas main work until 28 August at 17:00.
- Traffic taking turns on Stanhope Close in Brandon at Chalfont Way for electricity work until 2 September at midnight.
- Traffic taking turns on Lilac Park in Ushaw Moor at Broom Crescent for electricity work until 4 September at midnight.
- Traffic taking turns on Penryn Way at Chalfont Way for electricity work until 7 September at midnight.
- Traffic taking turns on Frensham Way at Chalfont Way for electricity work until 10 September at midnight.
- Traffic taking turns on Maple Park at Broom Crescent for electricity work until 10 September at midnight.
- Temporary traffic lights on B6306 in Edmundbyers between Pow Hill Country Park (Edmundbyers) and Park Bank (Blanchland) for water main work until 2 November.
- Narrow lanes on Framwelgate Waterside in Durham from Sidegate to Millburngate until 31 December 2027.
