Yahoo News Full list of road closures and roadworks across the North East this week
There are a number of road closures in place across the North East this week that drivers should be aware of.
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 use alternative routes if necessary.
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 impacted.
Newcastle
A695 Clayton Street West One Way Street closed due to roadworks from Bewick Street to A186 Westgate Road. Until June 21.
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A186 Mosley Street at Grey Street. Until July 31.
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A186 Westgate Road at A695 Clayton Street West. Until June 21.
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A191 Benton Park Road at A189 Killingworth Road (South Gosforth roundabout). Until May 27.
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on B6324 between Musgrove Drive (Callerton, Newcastle Upon Tyne ) and North Walbottle Road (Westerhope, Newcastle Upon Tyne ). Until May 29.
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on Brunton Lane near Epsom Court. Until May 22.
Temporary traffic lights due to gas main work on Etherstone Avenue at Red Hall Drive. Until June 4.
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on High Bridge around Pilgrim Street. Until July 31.
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on Hunters Road near the Cosy Dove pub. Until May 24.
Temporary traffic lights due to electricity work on Langdon Road at Roachburn Road. Until 6pm on May 20.
Leazes Lane in both directions closed due to roadworks between Leazes Park Road and Queen Victoria Road. Until November.
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on Market Street at Pilgrim Street. Until July 31.
Market Street One Way Street closed due to long-term roadworks from Pilgrim Street to John Dobson Street. Until March 2025.
Temporary traffic lights due to electricity work on Newburn Bridge Road at Galaxy Business Park. Until May 24.
Pilgrim Street Southbound closed due to long-term roadworks between Blackett Street and A167 (Swan House Roundabout). Until March 2025.
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on Pilgrim Street around Market Lane. Until July 31.
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on Pilgrim Street around A167(M). Until July 31.
Pilgrim Street Southbound closed due to long-term roadworks from Blackett Street to Market Street. Until March 2025.
Queen Victoria Road Southbound closed due to roadworks from B1318 Claremont Road to Richardson Road. Until March 2025.
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on Shakespeare Street around Pilgrim Street. Until July 31.
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on Worswick Street around Pilgrim Street. Until July 31.
No through traffic allowed due to roadworks on Brunswick Place in both directions between Northumberland Court and Northumberland Street. Until June 26.
No through traffic allowed due to long-term roadworks on Heath Court in both directions from A167 Tyne Bridge to Manor Chare. Until June 2028.
No through traffic allowed due to roadworks on Hotspur Street in both directions from Stratford Road to Heaton Park Road. Until July 25.
No through traffic allowed due to roadworks on Mowbray Street in both directions from Stratford Road to Wandsworth Road. Until July 25.
No through traffic allowed due to roadworks on Pudding Chare One Way Street from Bigg Market to St John Street. Until June 17.
No through traffic allowed due to gas main work on Spires Lane in both directions between Grace Street and Byker Crescent. Until May 30.
No through traffic allowed due to roadworks on Starbeck Avenue and Chelmsford Grove in both directions from Dinsdale Road to Goldspink Lane. Until July 1.
Gateshead
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 2025.
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A167 Durham Road in both directions at Devon Crescent. Until July 31.
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A167 Durham Road near Perkins Memorial Cottage Homes. Until July 26.
One lane closed due to roadworks on A167 Tyne Bridge in both directions between Hawks Road and Swan House Roundabout. Until April 2025.
Temporary traffic lights due to telecoms work on A185 Shields Road at Woodgate Gardens. Until May 20.
Traffic taking turns due to telecoms work on Carlisle Street at William Street. Until 11pm on May 21.
Traffic taking turns due to roadworks on Chilside Road in both directions near Picherwell. Until May 31.
Traffic taking turns due to electricity work on Deneside at Knoll Rise. Until 11pm on May 21.
Temporary traffic lights due to telecoms work on Green Lane at Nest Road. Until May 20.
Mount Lane in both directions closed due to roadworks from Mount Park Road to Mount Road. Until May 24.
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on Old Fold Road near Holme Drive. Until 7pm on June 21.
Temporary traffic lights due to water main work on Regent Farm Road in both directions at Weldon Way. Until May 20.
No through traffic allowed due to water main work on Galloping Green Road in both directions between Thomas Street and the Wagon Inn. Until June 28.
North Tyneside
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A187 Neptune Road near Benton Way. Until May 21.
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A193 Albion Road at Stephenson Street. Until July 31.
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on Beach Road at Regents Drive. Until May 31.
Bell Street in both directions closed due to roadworks between Liddell Street and Union Quay. Until June 21.
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on Front Street at Kenilworth Road. Until May 28.
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on Kings Road near Battle Hill Drive. Until June 6.
South Tyneside
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A183 Coast Road near Kingsway. Until June 28.
Temporary traffic lights due to gas main work on A183 Mill Lane at Fern Avenue. Until May 31.
Traffic taking turns due to gas main work on Bainbridge Avenue at Drummond Crescent. Until May 30.
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on Henderson Road near Bainbridge Avenue. Until May 31.
Traffic taking turns due to electricity work on South Eldon Street at Devonshire Street. Until 11pm on May 21.
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on Tudor Road at Wilson Street. Until August 7.
No through traffic allowed due to gas main work on Myrtle Avenue in both directions from A183 Mill Lane to Oak Crescent. Until June 5.
Northumberland
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A696 Ponteland Road from B6545 to Prestwick Road ( Prestwick Road End roundabout). Until May 23.
Bridge Street closed due to roadworks from B1329 to B1327 Union Street. Until November.
Temporary traffic lights due to water main work on Ashington Drive in both directions at Ringway. Until May 21.
Common Bank in both directions closed due to roadworks between the A686 and Thornley Gate. Until May 2025.
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on South View at West Drive. Until May 30.
No through traffic allowed due to resurfacing work on Ovingham Road in both directions from Tyne Gardens (Ovingham) to Main Road (Wylam). Until May 20.
Sunderland
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A183 Roker Terrace in both directions at St Georges Terrace. Until June 8.
Burdon Lane closed due to roadworks from Nettles Lane (Ryhope) to Burdon Road (Burdon). Until May 2025.
Easington Street in both directions closed due to roadworks from Sheepfolds North to Richmond Street. Until September 2025.
Temporary traffic lights due to gas main work on Laburnum Road in both directions at Montague Street. Until June 18.
Sea View Road West in both directions closed due to water main work between Queen Alexandra Road and Moorhill Court. Until May 21.
No through traffic allowed due to new road layout on Berwick Avenue from Birrell Street to Barrow Street / Berwick Avenue. Until January 2026.
No through traffic allowed due to roadworks on Sheridan Street from Midmoor Road to Lincoln Street. Until July 5.
County Durham
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A182 near Admiralty Way. Until September.
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A690 in both directions at Gilesgate Roundabout. Until June 26.
Temporary traffic lights due to telecoms work on A691 Consett Road in both directions near Gorecock Lane. Until May 20.
Temporary traffic lights due to telecoms work on A6076 Lanchester Road in both directions near Tower Road. Until May 24.
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on B1287 Tempest Road near the Jet petrol station. Until May 24.
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on B6302 Broom Lane near Cookes Wood. Until May 24.
Temporary traffic lights due to gas main work on Delight Bank near Fondlyset Lane. Until May 30.
Temporary traffic lights due to telecoms work on Edge Lane in both directions near Langley Lane. Until May 24.
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on Fondlyset Lane near Delight Bank. Until 6pm on May 31.
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on Milbanke Close near Greenford Lane. Until 5pm on May 30.
Temporary traffic lights due to gas main work on South View at South View Gardens. Until May 23.
Traffic taking turns due to roadworks on Station Road in both directions near Featherstones. Until May 22.
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on The B1404 Seaton Lane at Haverley Drive. Until May 23.
Wallnook Lane in both directions closed due to roadworks between Front Terrace and Firs Terrace. Until December.
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on Whinney Hill at Illingworth Grove. Until May 30.
No through traffic allowed due to resurfacing work on Market Place in both directions from A689 East End to the B6296. Until May 24.
