Full list of all the North East road closures and roadworks taking place this week

A number of road closures and roadworks will be in place across the North East this week.

While some roads are fully closed, other roads have lane closures and temporary traffic measures in place affecting some of the region’s busiest routes. And drivers are urged to make allowances for these closures and alter their travel arrangements if necessary.

Diversion routes may also be in place on various roads, so motorists are urged to see if any of the works on this list are likely to disrupt their journeys. These road closures are for the week starting from May 29.

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Here is a rundown of all the road closures in the region this week:

A1

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.

Northumberland

A192 Newgate Street, Morpeth – Northbound closed due to roadworks from Manchester Street to B6343 Dogger Bank.

Copper Chare, Morpeth – Copper Chare One Way Street closed due to roadworks from Wellway to The Black and Grey Pub.

A1172 Station Road, Cramlington – Both directions closed due to roadworks from A1171 Westmorland Way to Langdale Drive

B1329, Blyth – B1329 in both directions closed due to roadworks from Albert Street to B1328 Bridge Street.

Green Lane, Ashington – Both directions closed due to roadworks between Chillingham Crescent and A196 North Seaton Road.

Sunderland

A183 Whitburn Road, Seaburn – Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A183 Whitburn Road at Lowry Road (Morrison’s roundabout).

Burdon Lane, Ryhope – Burdon Lane in both directions closed due to roadworks between Woodham Drive (Ryhope, Sunderland) and Burdon Turn-off (Burdon, Sunderland).

Easington Street, Sunderland – Easington Street in both directions closed due to roadworks from Sheepfolds North to Wilson Street North.

East View, Ryhope – East View in both directions closed due to telecoms work between Burdon Lane and Forbes Terrace.

Forest Road, Pallion – Forest Road in both directions closed due to carriageway repairs from Flodden Road to Friar Road.

North Avenue, Washington – North Avenue in both directions closed due to gas main work from South Avenue to Eskdale Crescent.

Steep Hill, East Herrington – Steep Hill in both directions closed due to roadworks from Summerhill to Hillcrest.

Newcastle

A186 Mosley Street, Grainger Town – Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A186 Mosley Street at Dean Street.

B1600 Stoddart Street, Shieldfield – Temporary traffic lights due to gas main work on B1600 Stoddart Street between Shieldfield Lane and Union Street.

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.

Benfield Road, Walkergate – Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on Benfield Road in both directions at Jasmine Close.

Fowberry Crescent, Fenham – Traffic taking turns due to telecoms work on Fowberry Crescent at Bolbec Road.

Jesmond Dene Road, Jesmond – No through traffic allowed due to new road layout on Jesmond Dene Road at Grosvenor Road.

North Tyneside

A188 Benton Lane, Longbenton – Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A188 Benton Lane at West Farm Avenue.

A193 High Street, Wallsend – Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A193 High Street at Northumberland Street.

A193 High Street, Wallsend – Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A193 High Street in both directions at Park Road.

B143 Railway Terrace, North Shields – Railway Terrace in both directions closed due to roadworks from Railway Street to Rudyerd Street.

Liddell Street, North Shields – Temporary traffic lights due to long-term roadworks on Liddell Street near Clive Street.

Gateshead

A694, Swalwell – One lane closed due to roadworks on A694 in both directions between B6317 Shibdon Road and Swalwell Cricket Club.

B1296 Old Durham Road, Gateshead – Temporary traffic lights due to telecoms work on B1296 Old Durham Road in both directions near The Three Tuns.

Birch Road, Blaydon on Tyne – Birch Road in both directions closed due to roadworks between Hazel Road and Larch Road.

Cushy Cow Lane, Ryton – Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on Cushy Cow Lane from Hexham Old Road to Mullen Drive.

Hexham Old Road, Ryton – Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on Hexham Old Road between Grange Drive and B6317.

Sunderland Road, Gateshead – Temporary traffic lights due to electricity work on Sunderland Road in both directions at High Heworth Lane.

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.

Derby Terrace, South Shields – Derby Terrace in both directions closed due to water main work from Halstead Place to A1018 Westoe Road.

County Durham

Wallnook Lane, Langley Park – Wallnook Lane in both directions closed due to roadworks between Front Terrace and Firs Terrace.

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