Traffic & Roads

Kimmerston Junction To Ford Junction, Ford - Temporary Traffic Regulation

NE71•Published 02/10/25

Berwickshire ADVERTISER •

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NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 –
SECTION 14(1)
U1032 KIMMERSTON JUNCTION TO FORD
JUNCTION FORD (TEMPORARY TRAFFIC
REGULATION) ORDER 2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Northumberland County Council intends to make an Order to prohibit the use of vehicular traffic on the following section of roads and to hereby bring into force a speed restriction on the following section of roads in the County of Northumberland.

The Order is to be effective from the 27th October 2025 until the 1st April 2026.

Road Closure:- U1032 Kimmerston Junction To Ford Junction, Ford

A road closure will be in place which will prohibit the use of vehicular traffic on the following section of road:- U1032 Kimmerston Junction To Ford Junction from its junction with the B6353 heading in a southerly direction for a length of 2005 metres

It is expected that the road will only be closed from the 27th October 2025 until the 31st October 2025 between the hours of 08:00 until 17:00.

The alternative route for vehicular traffic will be via the B6353, C34 and vice-versa.

Speed Restriction:- (60mph down to 40mph)

A speed restriction will hereby further be in force which will restrict the speed of all vehicular traffic from 60 mph down to 40mph and no person shall drive their vehicle in excess of 40 mph on the U1032 Kimmerston Junction To Ford Junction in the County of Northumberland.

The speed restriction will be in force at all times between the dates of 27th October 2025 until the 31st October 2025. The speed restriction is in place to allow access for affected properties but also for the safety of the public outside of working hours.

Enquiries should be made to Northumberland County Council’s Contact Centre 0345 600 6400 or at https://one.network (enter the road number and road name). – Ref: 145529929.

The road closure and speed restriction have been requested Northumberland County Council to construct passing places to prevent traffic issues arising. In order to minimise future disruption, other contractors may be undertaking works throughout the duration of this Order.

DATED this 2nd day of October 2025.