This list of road closures and roadworks will help drivers to plan their journeys across the North East this week.
We have rounded up all the work taking place in our region, in places including Newcastle, Northumberland, County Durham, Sunderland, Gateshead, North and South Tyneside. While some roads will be fully closed, others will have lane closures or temporary traffic measures.
Diversion routes may also be in place in some areas. Drivers are urged to make allowances for these closures and alter their travel arrangements if necessary. The following list is for the week from Monday June 5 to Sunday June 11.
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Northumberland
A1172 Station Road, Cramlington - Both directions closed due to roadworks from A1171 Westmorland Way to Langdale Drive. Until June 24.
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A69, Bardon Mill, near the BP petrol station. Until 4pm on June 17.
B1329, Blyth - B1329 in both directions closed due to roadworks from Albert Street to B1328 Bridge Street. Until June 18.
Copper Chare, Morpeth - Copper Chare One Way Street closed due to roadworks from Wellway to The Black and Grey Pub. Until June 14.
Green Lane, Ashington - Both directions closed due to roadworks between Chillingham Crescent and A196 North Seaton Road. Until December.
Sunderland
- A183 Whitburn Road, Seaburn - Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A183 Whitburn Road at Lowry Road (Morrison's roundabout). Until July 31.
- Burdon Lane, Ryhope - Burdon Lane in both directions closed due to roadworks between Woodham Drive (Ryhope, Sunderland) and Burdon Turn-off (Burdon, Sunderland). Construction of the new Ryhope to Doxford Link road. Until August.
Easington Street, Sunderland - Easington Street in both directions closed due to roadworks from Sheepfolds North to Wilson Street North. Until September.
Forest Road, Pallion - Forest Road in both directions closed due to carriageway repairs from Flodden Road to Friar Road. Until June 8.
Glebe Crescent Northbound, Washington, closed due to telecoms work from Horsley Road to Avebury Drive. Until June 13.
North Avenue, Washington, in both directions closed due to gas main work from South Avenue to Eskdale Crescent. Until 5pm on July 4.
Newcastle
- A186 Mosley Street, Grainger Town - Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A186 Mosley Street at Dean Street. Until September.
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A186 West Road in both directions at B1305 Condercum Road. Until June 16.
B1600 Stoddart Street, Shieldfield - Temporary traffic lights due to gas main work on B1600 Stoddart Street between Shieldfield Lane and Union Street. Until December 2023.
Akenside Terrace, Newcastle - No through traffic allowed due to new road layout on Akenside Terrace in both directions from A1058 Jesmond Road to Brandling Court. Until October 2024.
Benfield Road, Walkergate - Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on Benfield Road in both directions at Jasmine Close. Until June 9.
Jesmond Dene Road, Jesmond - No through traffic allowed due to new road layout on Jesmond Dene Road at Grosvenor Road. Until October 2024.
Temporary traffic lights due to telecoms work on Kingston Park Road, Fawdon, around Belsay Gardens. Until June 15.
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on Newbiggin Lane, Westerhope, in both directions at Trevelyan Drive. Until June 5.
North Tyneside
- A188 Benton Lane, Longbenton - Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A188 Benton Lane at West Farm Avenue. Until June 23.
B143 Railway Terrace, North Shields - Railway Terrace in both directions closed due to roadworks from Railway Street to Rudyerd Street. Until June 6.
Liddell Street, North Shields - Temporary traffic lights due to long-term roadworks on Liddell Street near Clive Street. Until May 2024.
St Aidan's Avenue, Benton, in both directions closed due to water main work between Whitley Road and St Aidan's Square. Until June 9.
Wesley Way, Benton, in both directions closed due to water main work between Whitley Road and Wesley Drive. Until June 9.
Whitley Road, Benton, in both directions closed due to water main work between A191 Holystone Way and St Cuthberts Road. Until June 9.
Gateshead
B1296 Old Durham Road, Gateshead - Temporary traffic lights due to telecoms work on B1296 Old Durham Road in both directions near The Three Tuns. Until June 8.
Birch Road, Blaydon on Tyne - Birch Road in both directions closed due to roadworks between Hazel Road and Larch Road. Until September.
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on Blackfell Way, Birtley, near Robsons Way. Until July 24.
Cushy Cow Lane, Ryton - Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on Cushy Cow Lane from Hexham Old Road to Mullen Drive. Until 5pm on July 3.
Hexham Old Road, Ryton - Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on Hexham Old Road between Grange Drive and B6317. Until 5pm on July 3.
South Row in both directions closed due to electricity work between Saltmeadows Road and South Shore Road. Until June 12.
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. Work to create an extra lane in each direction. Until May 2025.
South Tyneside
- B1298 Boldon Lane, South Shields - Temporary traffic lights due to gas main work on B1298 Boldon Lane in both directions at Green Lane. Until June 7.
County Durham
Temporary traffic lights due to water main work on A690 High Street, Langley Moor, in both directions between Mill Road and High Street North. Until June 6.
Wallnook Lane, Langley Park - Wallnook Lane in both directions closed due to roadworks between Front Terrace and Firs Terrace. Until December 2024.
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