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Northumberland, Morpeth/Dinnington/Prestwick/Whittington/Chatton - Traffic Restrictions, to allow for the proposed works.
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NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)
B6545 ROTARY WAY A696 PONTELAND ROAD
A696 COUNTY BOUNDARY TO PONTELAND ROAD (TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION) ORDER 2026
C354 PRESTWICK ROUNDABOUT TO DINNINGTON
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthat Northumberland County Council intends to make an Order which will temporarily introduce parking restrictions on the following roads in the County of Northumberland.
“No waiting and loading at any time” Parking Restrictions:
• B6545 Rotary Way from its junction with County Boundary to Ponteland Road heading westwards for a distance of 390 metres.
• A696 Ponteland Road from its junction with County Boundary to Ponteland Road heading northwards for a distance of 55 metres.
• A696 County Boundary to Ponteland Road from its junction with Ponteland Road heading southwards for a distance of 590 metres.
• C354 Prestwick Roundabout to Dinnington from its junction with County Boundary to Ponteland Road heading north eastwards for a distance of 700 metres.
“No waiting at any time” Parking Restrictions
• C354 Prestwick Roundabout to Dinnington from its junction with Ponteland Castle Morpeth Footpath 012 heading eastwards for a distance of 460 metres.
The Order is to be effective from the 1st July 2026 until the 1st July 2027. Enquiries should be made to Northumberland County Council’s Contact Centre 0345 600 6400 Ref: 145627069.
The parking restrictions have been requested by Northumberland County Council due to the likelihood of danger to the public caused by dangerous parking on the roads which affects drivers’ visibility and causes obstructions. Dated this 11th day of June 2026.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)
PARISH OF WHITTINGTON PUBLIC BRIDLEWAY NUMBER 9
(TEMPORARY BRIDLEWAY CLOSURE) ORDER 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthat Northumberland County Council intends to make an Order to prohibit the use of Parish of Whittington Public Bridleway Number 9, in the County of Northumberland. The route is described as follows:
Parish of Whittington Public Bridleway Number 9
From the C225 road, in a north-westerly direction to Todridge, for a distance of 550 metres, passing to the east and north of the property, then in a northerly direction, passing to the west of Brandy Well, for a distance of 740 metres to a point 55 metres south of Bingfield Paddock, Bingfield.
There is no alternative route available.
The Order is to be effective from the 29th June 2026 until the 29th December 2026. Further enquiries should be made to Tim Fish, Area Countryside Officer, by email to tim.fish@northumberland.gov.uk
The closure has been requested by Northumberland County Council, Neighbourhood Services due to the likelihood of danger to the public to facilitate works to replace a bridge at Brandy Well, Bingfield.
Dated this 11th day of June 2026.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)
C151 EASTGATE JUNCTION TO TRANWEL WOODS
JUNCTION TRANWELL WOODS
(TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE) ORDER 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthat Northumberland County Council intends to make an Order to prohibit the use by vehicular traffic on that section of the C151 Eastgate Junction to Tranwell Woods Junction from its junction with Greystoke Place in a northeasterly direction for a length of 275 metres in the County of Northumberland. The Order is to be effective from the 6th July 2026 until the 14th August 2026.
It is expected that the road will only be closed from the 6th July 2026 until the 31st July 2026. The road will be closed at all times during this period; however, the order will remain in place until 14th August 2026.
An alternative route will be available for use whilst the TTRO is in force being C151, B6524, C153, C361, and vice-versa. Should the need arise changes may be made to the alternative routes, where possible these changes will be signposted accordingly.
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: 150524859
The closure has been requested by United Infrastructure in order to install a new water booster unit. In order to minimise future disruption, other contractors may be undertaking works throughout the duration of this Order. Dated this 11th day of June 2026.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)
C37 HETTON HOUSE JUNCTION TO BILL LAW JUNCTION CHATTON
(TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE) ORDER 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthat Northumberland County Council intends to make an Order to prohibit the use by vehicular traffic on that section of the C37 Hetton House Junction to Bill Law Junction Chatton from its junction with B6349 Clavering to Sionside in a north-westerly direction for a length of 1750 metres in the County of Northumberland.
The Order is to be effective from the 2nd July 2026 until the 10th July 2026. It is expected that the road will only be closed on 2nd July 2026, between the hours of 08:00 and 16:00 during this period. The Order however will remain in force until the 10th July 2026.
An alternative route will be available for use whilst the TTRO is in force being B6349, C18, U1051, C37, and vice-versa and should the need arise changes may be made to the alternative routes, where possible these changes will be signposted accordingly.
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: 149692814.
The closure has been requested by Dutton Traffic Management in order to replace a BT telegraph pole. In order to minimise future disruption, other contractors may be undertaking works throughout the duration of this Order. DATED this 11th day of June 2026.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)
C41 LILBURN TOWER JUNCTION TO CHATTON JUNCTION CHATTON
(TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE) ORDER 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthat Northumberland County Council intends to make an Order to prohibit the use by vehicular traffic on that section of the C41 Lilburn Tower Junction to Chatton Junction from its junction with C43 Chillingham to Chatton in a south-westerly direction for a length of 2120 metres in the County of Northumberland. The Order is to be effective between the 1st July 2026 and 10th July 2026.
It is expected that the road will only be closed on the 1st July 2026 between the hours of 08:00 & 16:00 during this period; however, the order will remain in place until 10th July 2026.
An alternative route will be available for use whilst the TTRO is in force being C41, C45, C43, and vice versa and should the need arise changes may be made to the alternative routes, where possible these changes will be signposted accordingly.
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: 149723292.
The closure has been requested by Dutton Traffic Management in order to replace a BT telegraph pole. In order to minimise future disruption, other contractors may be undertaking works throughout the duration of this Order. DATED this 11th day of June 2026.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)
U6037 MIDDLETON JUNCTION TO
HIGH ANGERTON JUNCTION HARTBURN
(TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE) ORDER 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthat Northumberland County Council intends to make an Order to prohibit the use by vehicular traffic on that section of the U6037 Middleton Junction to High Angerton Junction Hartburn from its junction with C156 Belsay Junction to Hartburn Junction 1150 metres in the County of Northumberland.
The Order is to be effective from the 30th June 2026 until the 10th July 2026. It is expected that the road will only be closed on the 30th June 2026 between the hours of 08:00 and 16:00 during this period; however, the order will remain in place until 10th July 2026.
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
An alternative route will be available for use whilst the TTRO is in force being via U6037, C158, C156, and vice-versa and should the need arise changes may be made tothealternativeroutes,wherepossiblethesechangeswillbesignpostedaccordingly. 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: 149727064.
The closure has been requested by Dutton Traffic Management Services for overhead pole maintenance works. In order to minimise future disruption, other contractors may be undertaking works throughout the duration of this Order.
DATED this 11th day of June 2026.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)
U1067 BROOMHOUSE JUNCTION TO
CHLLINGHAM JUNCTION CHATTON
(TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE) ORDER 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthat Northumberland County Council intends to make an Order to prohibit the use by vehicular traffic on that section of the U1067 Broomhouse Junction to Chillingham Junction Chatton 190 metres westwards from its junction with C43 Chillingham to Chatton heading further westwards for a distance of 80 metres in the County of Northumberland.
The Order is to be effective from the 1st July 2026 until the 10th July 2026.
It is expected that the road will only be closed on the 1st July 2026 between the hours of 08:00 and 16:00 during this period; however, the order will remain in place until 10th July 2026.
There is no alternative route for vehicular traffic.
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: 149730985.
The closure has been requested by Dutton Traffic Management Services for pole replacement works. In order to minimise future disruption, other contractors may be undertaking works throughout the duration of this Order. DATED this 11th day of June 2026.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)
(TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE) ORDER 2026 A197 PEGSWOOD BYPASS PEGSWOOD C395 PEGSWOOD CEMETERY TO BOTHAL BANK BOTHAL
A197 PEGSWOOD TO DISTRICT BOUNDARY PEGSWOOD
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthat Northumberland County Council intends to make an Order to prohibit the use by vehicular traffic on the following sections of roads in the County of Northumberland:
• A197 Pegswood Bypass from its junction with A197 Pegswood to District Boundary for a distance of 90 metres in a north-easterly direction.
• A197 Pegswood to District Boundary from its junction with Pegswood Bypass for a distance of 170 metres including Pegswood Roundabout
• C395 Pegswood Cemetery to Bothal Bank from its point 93 metres south-east of its junction with A197 Pegswood to District Boundary for a distance of 183 metres in a north-westerly direction
The Order is to be effective from the 6th July 2026 until the 6th January 2027. It is expected that the roads will only be closed from the 6th July 2026 until the 13th July 2026 between the hours of 20:00 and 06:00 during this period; however, the order will remain in place until the 6th January 2027.
An alternative route will be available for use whilst the TTRO is in force being A197, A1068, A196, A192, B1337, A197 and vice versa; or A197, A1068, A196, A192, B1337, C395 and vice versa; or A197, A1068, A196, C131, C395 and vice versa; orA197,A1068, C395 and vice versa and should the need arise changes may be made to the alternative routes, where possible these changes will be signposted accordingly.
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: 150053226.
The closures have been requested by Northumberland County Council for carriageway resurfacing works. In order to minimise future disruption, other contractors may be undertaking works throughout the duration of this Order.
DATED this 11th day of June 2026.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)
U3043 THE STANNERS WARKWORTH
(TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE) ORDER 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthat Northumberland County Council intends to make an Order to prohibit the use by vehicular traffic on that section of the U3043 The Stanners Warkworth from its junction with Youngsters Terrace heading in a northerly direction for a length of 38 metres in the County of Northumberland. The Order is to be effective from the 6th July 2026 until the 10th July 2026. It is expected that the road will only be closed from the 6th July 2026 until the 7th July 2026 between the hours of 09:00 until 16:00 during this period; however, the order will remain in place until 10th July 2026. There is no alternative route available for vehicular traffic.
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: 150423788.
The closure has been requested by Northumbrian Water to cleanse and carry out lining works to the sewer In order to minimise future disruption, other contractors may be undertaking works throughout the duration of this Order. DATED this 11th day of June 2026.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)
C125 LONGHIRST JUNCTION TO POTLAND ROUNDABOUT LONGHIRST
(TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE) ORDER 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthat Northumberland County Council have made an Order to prohibit the use by vehicular traffic on that section of the C125 Longhirst Junction To Potland Roundabout Longhirst from its junction with C126 District Boundary To Longhirst Brocks Junction in a westerly direction for a length of 1020 metres in the County of Northumberland.
The Order is to be effective from the 22nd June 2026 until the 22nd December 2026.
It is expected that the road will only be closed from the 22nd June 2026 until the 7th July 2026 between the hours of during this period; however, the order will remain in place until 22nd December 2026.
An alternative route will be available for use whilst the TTRO is in force being C126, A197, C395, C127, B1337, C125, and vice-versa and should the need arise changes may be made to the alternative routes, where possible these changes will be signposted accordingly.
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: 150184477.
The closure has been requested by Northumberland County Council for resurfacing works. In order to minimise future disruption, other contractors may be undertaking works throughout the duration of this Order. DATED this 11th day of June 2026.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)
U6109 ABBEY MEADOWS PILGRIMS WAY FOOTWAY MORPETH
(TEMPORARY FOOTWAY CLOSURE) ORDER 2026
U6109 PILGRIMS WAY QUEENSWAY FOOTWAY MORPETH
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthat Northumberland County Council have made an
Order to prohibit the use by pedestrian traffic on the following sections of footways in Morpeth in the County of Northumberland:
• U6109 Abbey Meadows Pilgrims Way Footway for its entire length.
• U6109 Pilgrims Way Queensway Footway from its junction with U6109 Abbey Medows Pilgrims Way Footway in a north-westerly direction for a length of 70 metres. The Order is to be effective from the 15th June 2026 until the 15th November 2026. It is expected that the footways will be closed at all times from the 15th June 2026 until the 21stAugust 2026 however the Order will remain in place until the 15th November 2026.
An alternative route will be available for use whilst the TTRO is in force being Queensway, Abbey Meadows, and vice-versa and should the need arise changes may be made to the alternative routes, where possible these changes will be signposted accordingly.
Enquiries should be made to Northumberland County Council’s Contact Centre 0345 600 6400 or at https://one.network (enter the footway number and footway name). – Ref: 150286421.
The footway closures have been requested by Northumberland County Council to allow for flood defence work to be carried out in the adjacent fields. In order to minimise future disruption, other contractors may be undertaking works throughout the duration of this Order.
DATED this 11th day of June 2026.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)
U6067 THIRD AVENUE BACK LANE STOBHILL GATE MORPETH
(TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE) ORDER 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthat Northumberland County Council have made an Order under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and in accordance with Regulation 7 of The Road Traffic (Temporary Restrictions) Procedure Regulations 1992 in that the following restrictions have continued to be in force on the U6067 Third Avenue Back Lane Stobhill Gate Morpeth in the County of Northumberland.
Temporary Road Closure:-
A temporary road closure will continue to be in force and all users will be prohibited to use the following road in Stobhill Gate Morpeth in the County of Northumberland.
• U6067 Third Avenue Back Lane, Stobhill Gate Morpeth from its junction with U6067 Fourth Avenue, Stobhill Gate heading in a south eastwards direction for a distance of 160 metres (“the road”) in the County of Northumberland. An alternative route will be available for use whilst the TTRO is in force and will be signposted accordingly
This Order came into force on the 3rd June 2026 and will remain in force until the 12th June 2026.
The closure has been requested by Northumbrian Water to excavate on existing boundary box and fittings and renew due to a water leak.
Dated this 11th day of June 2026.
(WAITING, LOADING & PARKING PLACES) (MAP BASED)
CONSOLIDATION ORDER 2024 VARIATION ORDER 56 (TRO_101_56) NOTICE IS HEREBYGIVENthat Northumberland County Council, in exercise of the powers conferred under sections 1 to 4, 32, 35, 45 and 46, 61 and 64 (as appropriate) and Part IV of schedule 9 of the Road Traffic RegulationAct 1984, the Traffic Management Act 2004 and all other powers so enabling, have made the above-named Order. The effect of the Order, which will come into force on the 15th June 2026 will be to vary the “Northumberland County Council (Waiting, Loading & Parking Places) (Map Based) Consolidation Order 2024” by introducing ‘no waiting at any time’ parking restrictions on a section of Dovecote Street in Amble.
The restrictions can also be viewed in map format, as the maps form part of the mapbased schedule to the Order. A copy of the Order, together with the maps that form part of the Schedule to the Order and any other relevant documents, notices or Orders as appropriate as well as a Statement of the Council’s reasons for making the Order are available to view or download on the NCC Website: https://www.northumberland.gov. uk/roads-and-streets/traffic-management-orders-proposals-and-consultations/trafficregulation-ordersorcanberequestedbyemailtohighwaysprogramme@northumberland. gov.uk, or may be inspected by appointment during normal office hours at County Hall, Morpeth, NE61 2EF. Please contact Highways Improvements, Technical Services, County Hall, Morpeth, NE61 2EF by email at highwaysprogramme@northumberland. gov.uk or by telephone on 0345 600 6400 during normal office hours quoting reference: TRO_101_56.
If you wish to question the validity of the Order or any of the provisions contained therein on the grounds that it is not within the relevant powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or that any of the relevant requirements thereof or of any relevant regulations made thereunder have not been complied with in relation to the Order you may within 6 weeks from the date on which the Order was made apply to the High Court for that purpose.
Dated this 11th day of June 2026.
Stephen Gerrard, Director of Law and Corporate Governance,
Northumberland County Council, County Hall, Morpeth NE61 2EF
(WAITING, LOADING & PARKING PLACES) (MAP BASED)
CONSOLIDATION ORDER 2024 VARIATION ORDER 55 (TRO_101_55) NOTICE IS HEREBYGIVENthat Northumberland County Council, in exercise of the powers conferred under sections 1 to 4, 32, 35, 45 and 46, 61 and 64 (as appropriate) and Part IV of schedule 9 of the Road Traffic RegulationAct 1984, the Traffic Management Act 2004 and all other powers so enabling, have made the above-named Order. The effect of the Order, which will come into force on the 15th June 2026 will be to vary the “Northumberland County Council (Waiting, Loading & Parking Places) (Map Based) Consolidation Order 2024” by introducing ‘no waiting at any time’ parking restrictions on sections of Church Walk, Woodhill Drive and Curly Kews in Morpeth. The restrictions can also be viewed in map format, as the maps form part of the mapbased schedule to the Order. A copy of the Order, together with the maps that form part of the Schedule to the Order and any other relevant documents, notices or Orders as appropriate as well as a Statement of the Council’s reasons for making the Order are available to view or download on the NCC Website: https://www.northumberland.gov. uk/roads-and-streets/traffic-management-orders-proposals-and-consultations/trafficregulation-ordersorcanberequestedbyemailtohighwaysprogramme@northumberland. gov.uk, or may be inspected by appointment during normal office hours at County Hall, Morpeth, NE61 2EF. Please contact Highways Improvements, Technical Services, County Hall, Morpeth, NE61 2EF by email at highwaysprogramme@northumberland. gov.uk or by telephone on 0345 600 6400 during normal office hours quoting reference: TRO_101_55.
If you wish to question the validity of the Order or any of the provisions contained therein on the grounds that it is not within the relevant powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or that any of the relevant requirements thereof or of any relevant regulations made thereunder have not been complied with in relation to the Order you may within 6 weeks from the date on which the Order was made apply to the High Court for that purpose.
Dated this 11th day of June 2026.
Stephen Gerrard, Director of Law and Corporate Governance,
Northumberland County Council, County Hall, Morpeth NE61 2EF
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984
(B6320 OTTERBURN MILL BRIDGE 30 MPH SPEED RESTRICTION) ORDER 2026 (TROM_342)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Northumberland County Council have made the above-named Order under Sections 81 to 84 and Part III and Part IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
The effect of the Order, which will come into force on the 15th June 2026 will be to introduce a 30 miles per hour speed restriction on the following length of highway in Otterburn in the County of Northumberland:-
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED THE DIGITAL PDF OF THE PUBLIC NOTICE, WHICH HAS ALL DETAILS OF THE RESRTRICTIONS.
A copy of the Order, together with a plan and any other relevant documents, notices or Orders as appropriate as well as a Statement of the Council’s Reasons for making the OrderareavailabletoviewordownloadontheNCCWebsitehttps://www.northumberland. gov.uk/roads-and-streets/traffic-management-orders-proposals-and-consultations/ traffic-regulation-orders or can be requested by email to HighwaysProgramme@ northumberland.gov.uk, or may be inspected by appointment during normal office hours at County Hall, Morpeth, NE61 2EF – please contact Highways Improvements, Technical Services, County Hall, Morpeth, NE61 2EF by email at HighwaysProgramme@ northumberland.gov.uk or by telephone on 0345 600 6400 during normal office hours quoting reference: TROM_342.
If you wish to question the validity of the Order or any of the provisions contained therein on the grounds that it is not within the relevant powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or that any of the relevant requirements thereof or of any relevant regulations made thereunder have not been complied with in relation to the Order you may within 6 weeks from the date on which the Order was made apply to the High Court for that purpose.
Dated this 11th day of June 2026.
Stephen Gerrard, Director of Law and Corporate Governance,
Northumberland County Council, County Hall, Morpeth NE61 2EF
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