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Spen Lane And School Lane - Temporary Prohibition Of Vehicles For Works
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THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF GATESHEAD
(SPEN LANE AND SCHOOL LANE)
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2026
Notice is hereby given that the Borough Council of Gateshead proposes to make an Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 the effect of which will be to temporarily prohibit vehicles from proceeding along the roads shown in the Schedule below.
The Order is required to facilitate works to widen the highway, create new footways sand install traffic calming features in line with a Section 278 Highways Act 1980 agreement.
The Order will come into force on 22 June 2026.
The maximum duration of the Order will be 18 months; however, the works are expected to be completed by 05 September 2026. During the works all vehicles (except vehicles associated with the works and emergency service vehicles on duty) will be prohibited from proceeding along the above road until the works are completed or at such times and to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the display of traffic signs.
Dated: 08 June 2026
Angela Simmons-Mather, Chief Legal Officer, Gateshead Council,
Civic Centre, Regent Street, Gateshead, NE8 1HH
Schedule
Bus Lane (Local Bus and Pedal Cycle only)
| Prohibition Of Driving | Description |
|---|---|
| Spen Lane | A road closure to the south section of Spen Lane from a point 15 metres south of School Lane extending in a southerly direction for a distance of 110 metres. |
| Spen Lane | A road closure to the north section of Spen Lane from the junction with School Lane extending in a northerly direction for a distance of 70 metres. |
| School Lane | A road closure to School Lane from the junction with School Lane extending in a northerly direction for a distance of 50 metres. |
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