Try our AI Explainer
This notice is long. Get a simplified view of the most important information, including key dates and locations is seconds.
Whickham Highway - Temporary Traffic Regulation Order
What is happening?
THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF GATESHEAD
(WHICKHAM HIGHWAY) 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 Whickham Highway to Hillcrest Drive from the junction with the B6317 Whickham Highway extending in a northerly direction for a distance of 32 metres. The Order is required to facilitate Section 50 New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 works, for the developer to install new sewer works. The Order will come into force on 08 July 2026. The maximum duration of the Order will be 18 months; however, the works are expected to be completed by 07 August 2026. During the works all vehicles 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. During the prohibition there will be a signed diversion in place.
Dated 22 June 2026
Angela Simmons-Mather, Chief Legal Officer, Gateshead Council, Civic Centre, Regent Street, Gateshead, NE8 1HH
Need to publish a public notice?
If you need to publish a public notice, please contact The Journal directly at:
