Loads of overnight road closures coming up in Newcastle
Motorists are being urged to take note
Overnight road resurfacing will begin in part of Newcastle city centre this month as highways improvement works on Pilgrim Street continue.
Drivers are being advised that diversions around Pilgrim Street and the Swan House Roundabout will be in place while work is carried out.
The resurfacing will take place over a number of weekday nights between 24 March and 17 April.
Cllr Juna Sathian, Cabinet Member for Climate and Transport at Newcastle City Council, said: “This resurfacing is one of the final stages in the highways and public realm improvements that have been made on Pilgrim Street.
“The work has been scheduled to minimise disruption but, with road closures required we are advising drivers to plan ahead, allow more time for their journey or use alternative transport methods.”
During the resurfacing work, overnight road closures, with signed diversions for drivers and cyclists, will be in place. Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times.
Closures will normally be between 7pm and midnight on weekdays only, although some extended closures until 1am may be required at certain times.
The work will be completed in the following phases:
• Swan House Roundabout from Tyne Bridge off slip to Mosley Street entry. 24 March – 28 March. Access from Mosley Street to Pilgrim Street will still be available.
• Swan House Roundabout from Mosley Street exit to Pilgrim Street entry. 31 March – 3 April, excluding 2 April to avoid a clash with the Newcastle United home game. Access to Pilgrim Street will be two way and from Market Street only during these closures.
• Swan House Roundabout at the Pilgrim Street exit. 4 April – 7 April. Access from Mosley Street to Pilgrim Street will still be available.
• Pilgrim Street from the Swan House Roundabout to Worswick Street. 8 April – 17 April.
Further information is available at www.newcastle.gov.uk/pilgrimstreetdevelopment
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