A series of roadworks are due to take place in the North East this week - and this list will help drivers to plan their journeys ahead.
Some roads and streets are expected to be closed or will have temporary traffic measures in place. The information below will help motorists to factor in these closures and change their travel arrangements if necessary.
Diversion routes may also be in place in some areas, so people are urged to check if any of the works are likely to disrupt their journeys. These road closures are for the week running Monday, September 12, to Sunday, September 18.
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Temporary traffic lights due to roundabout construction on A183 Chester Road, Burnmoor, at Houghton Le Spring turnoff. Until September 16.
Temporary traffic lights due to telecoms work on A185 Shields Road, Heworth, at Station Road. Until September 14.
One lane closed due to roadworks on A189, Camperdown Industrial Estate, at A1056 Killingworth Way. On the roundabout. Near to High Gosforth Park. Until April 2023.
Temporary traffic lights due to gas main work on A691 Durham Road, Consett, at Elmfield Road. Until 5pm on September 16.
Temporary traffic lights due to electricity work on A1018 Newcastle Road, Sunderland, at Portobello Lane. Until November 23.
Plessey Road Northbound, Blyth, closed due to roadworks from A1061 to Delaval Street. Until August 2023.
Browney Lane in both directions closed due to roadworks from A167 (Sunderland Bridge) to St Johns Road (Meadowfield). Until December 12.
Temporary traffic lights due to telecoms work on B1426 Sunderland Road, Heworth, at Stoneygate Lane. Until September 14.
Temporary traffic lights due to electricity work on B6291 Station Road, Coxhoe, at Blackgate West. Until September 23.
Temporary traffic lights due to long-term roadworks on B6319 Ratcliffe Road, Haydon Bridge, near Church Street. Temporary lights will be in place while works are carried out on the bridge. Until January 2023.
Bale Hill in both directions closed due to roadworks from Baybridge, in Northumberland, to Stanhope Turn Off. Until October 17.
No through traffic allowed 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 Doxford Link road. Until August 2023.
Church Lane, Ferryhill, in both directions closed due to gas main work from Church Road to Broom Road. Until October 4.
Temporary traffic lights due to telecoms work on Church Road, Hetton Le Hole, at Low Downs Road. Until September 19.
Temporary traffic lights due to electricity work on Crozier Street, Sunderland, at A1018 Newcastle Road. Until November 23.
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on Durham Road, Middle Rainton, at Meadow Street. Until September 27.
Gravesend Road, Sunderland, in both directions closed, delays expected due to roadworks from Tay Road to Goldsmith Road.
Until September 20.Hawks Road, Gateshead, in both directions closed due to carriageway repairs between A167 Gateshead Highway and Deptford Road. Between 7.30am and 4pm until October 28.
Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on High Street West, Sunderland, around Garden Place. Until September 30.
Ingham Place, Newcastle, in both directions closed, delays expected due to gas main work at Union Street. Until October 25.
Kingsway, Fenham, in both directions closed due to roadworks between Fenham Hall Drive and Queensway. Until March 2023.
Main Road, Wylam, in both directions closed due to gas main work from Church Road to Woodvale Gardens. Until September 12.
Temporary traffic lights due to telecoms work on Northumbrian Way, West Moor, at Planet Place. Until September 12.
Redheugh Bridge Road, Newcastle, closed due to roadworks from Shot Factory Lane to A695 Railway Street. Until June 2023.
Ridley Place, Newcastle, in both directions closed, delays expected due to roadworks at St Marys Place East. Until October 10.
Saville Row, Newcastle, in both directions closed, delays expected due to roadworks at North Street. Until October 28.
Temporary traffic lights due to gas main work on Shieldfield Lane, Shieldfield, near B1600 Stoddart Street. Until September 26.
Strawberry Lane, Newcastle, in both directions closed due to roadworks from Strawberry Place to St Andrews Street.
Until February 2023.Temporary traffic lights due to gas main work on Team Street, Teams, at Rose Street. Until 5pm on November 18.
Telford Road, Sunderland, in both directions closed, delays expected due to roadworks from Thackeray Road to Thorndale Road.
Until September 19.Thackeray Road, Sunderland, in both directions closed, delays expected due to roadworks from Telford Road to Torquay Road. Until September 21.
Union Street, Newcastle, in both directions closed due to gas main work from B1600 Stoddart Street to Ingham Place. Until September 26.
Wallnook Lane, Langley Park, in both directions closed due to roadworks between Front Terrace and Firs Terrace. Until December 2024.
West Lane Westbound, Chester Le Street, closed due to roadworks between Front Street and Waldridge Road. Until September 30.
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.
West Holborn, South Shields, in both directions closed due to roadworks from Laygate Street to Weetman Street. Until March 2023.
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