There are a number of road closures in place across the North East this week.
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.
If you're planning travel through Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, Northumberland, Durham, North Tyneside or South Tyneside this week, take a look at the list below to see whether your journey will be affected.
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Newcastle
Kingsway in Fenham closed in both directions due to roadworks between Fenham Hall Drive and Queensway.
Until March 29.One lane closed in North Gosforth due to roadworks on A189 at A1056 Killingworth Way. On the roundabout.
Near to High Gosforth Park. Until April 7.Saville Row closed due to roadworks from Northumberland Street to North Street. Until April 9.
Wychcroft Way in Blakelaw closed in both directions due to roadworks between Sunnyway and Cambo Green. Until April 14.
Cut Bank closed in both directions due to roadworks between A186 City Road and Lime Street. Until May 12.
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A186 Mosley Street at Dean Street. Until September 29.
Temporary traffic lights in shieldfield due to gas main work on B1600 Stoddart Street between Shieldfield Lane and Union Street.
Until December 28.
Gateshead
Rose Street in Teams closed in both directions due to roadworks between Morrison Street and Autumn Drive. Until May 3.
Temporary traffic lights in Ryton due to roadworks on Cushy Cow Lane from Hexham Old Road to Mullen Drive. Until 5pm on July 3.
Temporary traffic lights in Ryton due to roadworks on Hexham Old Road between Grange Drive and B6317. Until 5pm on July 3.
Narrow lanes and speed restriction of 50 mph due to major widening works on A1 Western Bypass in both directions from J67 Kingsway South (Coalhouse Roundabout) to A1(M) J65 / A194M Birtley. Work to create an extra lane in each direction. Until May 31, 2025.
Northumberland
A1171 Westmorland Way at Cramlington closed in both directions due to roadworks between Crow Hall Lane and A1172 Station Road. Until March 31.
Temporary traffic lights in Blyth due to gas main work on Malvins Road near Kings Gardens. Until April 5.
A686 at Haydon Bridge closed in both directions due to roadworks between the Langley Castle Hotel and A69.
Until April 10.Temporary traffic lights in Longframlington due to roadworks on A697 at B6344. Until 5pm on April 14.
Tyne Street in North Shields closed in both directions due to roadworks from Norfolk Street to Linskill Street. Until May 15.
North Tyneside
Temporary traffic lights in Cullercoats due to electricity work on Grand Parade at Beach Road. Until April 7.
Temporary traffic lights in Longbenton due to roadworks on A188 Benton Lane at West Farm Avenue. Until June 23.
Bell Street in North Shields closed in both directions due to roadworks between Liddell Street and Union Quay. Until May 13, 2024.
Temporary traffic lights in North Shields due to long-term roadworks on Liddell Street near Clive Street. Until May 13, 2024.
South Tyneside
Commercial Road in South Shields closed in both directions due to roadworks from Laygate Street to Weetman Street. Until 6pm on March 31.
Sunderland
No through traffic allowed in Ryhope, Sunderland, due to roadworks on Burdon Lane in both directions between Woodham Drive (Ryhope, Sunderland) and Burdon Turn-off (Burdon, Sunderland). Construction of the new Ryhope to Foxford Link road. Until August 11.
No through traffic allowed in Houghton-le-Spring due to roadworks on Redburn Row in both directions between Black Boy Road and B1284. Until September 21.
County Durham
Dunelm Walk in Leadgate closed in both directions due to water main work from B6309 Durham Road to Park Villas. Until March 28.
Wallnook Lane in Langley Park closed in both directions due to roadworks between Front Terrace and Firs Terrace. Until December 31, 2024.
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