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Northumberland - Multiple Temporary Closures Due To Various Works

NE42•Published 24/09/26
Hexham Courant • 

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NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)

U8269 NORTH MEADOW FOOTWAY OVINGHAM (TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE) ORDER 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Northumberland County Council intends to make an Order to prohibit the use by pedestrian traffic on that section of the U8269 North Meadow Footway Ovingham from its point with the front of 26 North Meadows heading in a northwards direction for a distance of 50 metres in the County of Northumberland.

The Order is to be effective from the 12th October 2026 until the 23rd October 2026.

It is expected that the footway will only be closed from the 12th October 2026 until the 15th October 2026 between the hours of 08:00 & 18:00 during this period; however, the order will remain in place until 23rd October 2026.

An alternative route will be available for use whilst the TTRO is in force being via North Meadow Footway, North Meadows, Bewick Lane 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: 151306938.

The closure has been requested by OCU Group in order to install duct in the footway. In order to minimise future disruption, other contractors may be undertaking works throughout the duration of this Order.

DATED this 24th day of September 2026.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)

U5032 WARK JUNCTION TO WARKSHAUGH BANK JUNCTION WARK (TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE) ORDER 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Northumberland County Council intends to make an Order to prohibit the use by vehicular traffic on that section of the U5032 Wark Junction to Warkshaugh Bank Junction from its point with the rear of 1 Buckland Cottages heading in a south westerly direction for a distance of 80 metres in the County of Northumberland.

The Order is to be effective from the 12th October 2026 until the 6th November 2026.

It is expected that the road will only be closed from the 12th October 2026 until the 23rd October 2026 between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00 during this period; however, the order will remain in place until 6th November 2026.

An alternative route will be available for use whilst the TTRO is in force being via U5032, C213, C216, U5032 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: 151405533.

The closure has been requested by R J Utility Services in order to demolish and rebuild a chamber in the verge. In order to minimise future disruption, other contractors may be undertaking works throughout the duration of this Order.

DATED this 24th day of September 2026.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)

B6295 ALLENDALE TOWN TO CATTON ALLENDALE (TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE) ORDER 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Northumberland County Council intends to make an Order to prohibit the use by vehicular traffic on that section of the B6295 Allendale Town to Catton from its junction with Allendale Tynedale District Bridleway 122 heading in a southwards direction for a distance of 55 metres in the County of Northumberland.

The Order is to be effective from the 12th October 2026 until the 20th November 2026.

It is expected that the road will only be closed from the 12th October 2026 until the 23rd October 2026 during this period; however, the order will remain in place until 20th November 2026.

An alternative route will be available for use whilst the TTRO is in force being via B6295, B6303 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: 151662544.

The closure has been requested by Northumbrian Water in order to repair a sewer alongside a bridge due to its poor condition. In order to minimise future disruption, other contractors may be undertaking works throughout the duration of this Order.

DATED this 24th day of September 2026.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)

U7071 OLD ROAD FROM PLENMELLER ROAD JUNCTION TO HALTWHISTLE, HALTWHISTLE

(TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE) ORDER 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Northumberland County Council intends to make an Order to prohibit the use by vehicular traffic on that section of the U7071 Old Road from Plenmeller Road Junction to Haltwhistle from its junction with B6322 West Road to Townfoot heading in a southerly direction for a distance of 60 metres in the County of Northumberland.

The Order is to be effective from the 12th October 2026 until the 16th October 2026.

It is expected that the road will only be closed from the 12th October 2026 until the 13th October 2026 between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00 during this period; however, the order will remain in place until 16th October 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: 151664820.

The closure has been requested by Roadsafe Traffic Management for Network Rail to carry out de vegetation works and to allow detailed bridge inspections on the railway overbridge. In order to minimise future disruption, other contractors may be undertaking works throughout the duration of this Order.

DATED this 24th day of September 2026.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)

C205 COLDCOTES TO WARK, WARK (TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE) ORDER 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Northumberland County Council intends to make an Order to prohibit the use by vehicular traffic on that section of the C205 Coldcotes to Wark from its point with the front of Dean Burn House heading in a north westwards direction for a distance of 60 metres in the County of Northumberland.

The Order is to be effective from the 19th October 2026 until the 26th October 2026.

It is expected that the road will only be closed on the 19th October 2026 between the hours of 08:00 & 16:00 during this period; however, the order will remain in place until 26th October 2026.

An alternative route will be available for use whilst the TTRO is in force being via C205, B6320, C200, C204 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: 151664012.

The closure has been requested by Northumbrian Water to remove and replace a sealed cover and take out a hard blockage. In order to minimise future disruption, other contractors may be undertaking works throughout the duration of this Order.

DATED this 24th day of September 2026.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)

C254 WEST ROAD TO HILL CREST OVINGHAM C254 WEST ROAD OVINGHAM C254 OVINGTON TO OVINGHAM (TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE) ORDER 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Northumberland County Council intends to make an Order to prohibit the use by vehicular traffic on the following sections of roads in Ovingham in the County of Northumberland:

C254 West Road to Hill Crest from its junction with C254 Hillcrest heading in a westwards direction for its entire length.

C254 West Road from its junction with C254 West Road to Hill Crest heading in a south westwards direction for its entire length.

C254 Ovington to Ovingham from its junction with C254 West Road heading in a south westwards direction for a length of 1120 metres.

The Order is to be effective from the 19th October 2026 until the 30th October 2026.

It is expected that the roads will only be closed from the 19th October 2026 until the 30th October 2026 between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00 during this period; however, the order will remain in place until 30th October 2026.

An alternative route will be available for use whilst the TTRO is in force being via C254, A69, B6528, C257 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: 151989845.

The closures has been requested by Northumberland County Council for resurfacing and other associated works. In order to minimise future disruption, other contractors may be undertaking works throughout the duration of this Order.

DATED this 24th day of September 2026.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)

U8282 ERRINGTON PLACE FOOTWAY PRUDHOE (TEMPORARY FOOTWAY CLOSURE) ORDER 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Northumberland County Council intends to make an Order to prohibit the use by pedestrian traffic on that section of the U8282 Errington Place Footway from its junction with U8282 Errington Place West Road Footway heading in a easterly direction for a distance of 30 metres in the County of Northumberland.

The Order is to be effective from the 14th October 2026 until the 23rd October 2026.

It is expected that the footway will only be closed from the 14th October 2026 until the 16th October 2026 and that the footway will be closed at all times during this period; however, the order will remain in place until 23rd October 2026.

An alternative route will be available for use whilst the TTRO is in force being via Errington Place, Fair View, Errington Place Footway 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: 152019166.

The closure has been requested by RJ Utility Services LTD in order to install poly duct in

DATED this 24th day of September 2026.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)

C263 HAMMERMILL LANE JUNCTION TO UNTHANK CONSETT (TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE) ORDER 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Northumberland County Council intends to make an Order to prohibit the use by vehicular traffic on that section of the C263 Hammermill Lane Junction to Unthank Consett from its junction with Shotley Field Farm Access heading in a south easterly direction for a distance of 140 metres in the County of Northumberland.

The Order is to be effective from the 15th October 2026 until the 21st October 2026.

It is expected that the road will only be closed on the 15th October 2026 between the hours of 09:00 and 16:00 during this period; however, the order will remain in place until 21st October 2026.

An alternative route will be available for use whilst the TTRO is in force being via C263, U8108, U8109, C262, C261 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: 151535259.

The closure has been requested by Total Resources in order to install a new BT telegraph pole. In order to minimise future disruption, other contractors may be undertaking works throughout the duration of this Order.

DATED this 24th day of September 2026.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)

U7038 CLOSE A BURNS JUNCTION TO TWICE BREWED HALTWHISTLE (TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE) ORDER 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Northumberland County Council intends to make an Order to prohibit the use by vehicular traffic on that section of the U7038 Close A Burns Junction to Twice Brewed Haltwhistle from the junction with C305 Shield on the Wall to Edges Green heading in a north easterly direction for a distance of 1300 metres in the County of Northumberland.

The Order is to be effective from the 15th October 2026 until the 23rd October 2026.

It is expected that the road will only be closed from the 15th October 2026 until the 16th October 2026 between the hours of 09:30 & 15:30 during this period; however, the order will remain in place until 23rd October 2026.

An alternative route will be available for use whilst the TTRO is in force being via U7038, B6318, C305 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: 152160124.

The closure has been requested by Sunbelt Rentals for cabling works. In order to minimise future disruption, other contractors may be undertaking works throughout the duration of this Order.

DATED this 24th day of September 2026.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)

PARISH OF BELLINGHAM PUBLIC FOOTPATH NUMBER 14 (TEMPORARY FOOTPATH CLOSURE) ORDER 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Northumberland County Council intends to make an Order to prohibit the use of Parish of Bellingham Public Footpath Number 14, in the County of Northumberland.

The route is described as follows:

Parish of Bellingham Public Footpath Number 14

From a point on the B6320 (Bellingham – Wark) road at the north-east end of the bridge over the River North Tyne, in an easterly and south-easterly direction, for a distance of 375 metres to join the public road at the south-west end of Bellingham, at a point 30 metres south west of Welbrook, Sunnydale, Bellingham.

There is no alternative route available.

The Order is to be effective from the 12th October 2026 until the 1st January 2027, or until works are complete.

Further enquiries should be made to Tim Fish, Senior Area Countryside Officer, by email to tim.fish@northumberland.gov.uk

The closure has been requested by Cheetham Hill Construction Ltd, to facilitate works to reprofile the existing embankment, on behalf of the Environment Agency, at Welbrook, Sunnydale, Bellingham.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)

U8098 UNDERWOOD ROAD RIDING MILL (TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE) ORDER 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Northumberland County Council have made an Order to prohibit the use by vehicular traffic on that section of the U8098 Underwood Road from its junction with A695 Riding Mill Main Road through Village heading in a south eastwards direction for its entire length in the County of Northumberland.

The Order is to be effective from the 5th October 2026 until the 9th October 2026.

It is expected that the road will be closed at all times during this period; however, the order will remain in place until 9th October 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: 150454730.

The closure has been requested by Hatton Traffic Management for tree removal. In order to minimise future disruption, other contractors may be undertaking works throughout the duration of this Order.

DATED this 24th day of September 2026.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)

U8283 STONYBANK WAY PRUDHOE

(TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE) ORDER 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Northumberland County Council have made an Order to prohibit the use by vehicular traffic on that section of the U8283 Stonybank Way from its junction with U8282 Bowlers Hill heading in a westwards direction for its entire length in the County of Northumberland.

The Order is to be effective from the 5th October 2026 until the 26th March 2027.

It is expected that the road will only be closed from the 5th October 2026 until the 16th October 2026 between the hours of 08:00 & 17:30 during this period; however, the order will remain in place until 26th March 2027.

An alternative route will be available for use whilst the TTRO is in force being via A695, U8282 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: 151837822.

The closure has been requested by Northumberland County Council for resurfacing and other associated works. In order to minimise future disruption, other contractors may be undertaking works throughout the duration of this Order.

DATED this 24th day of September 2026.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)

B6307 DILSTON TO HEXHAM CORBRIDGE (TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE) ORDER 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Northumberland County Council have made an Order to prohibit the use by vehicular traffic on that section of the B6307 Dilston to Hexham from its junction with A695 Hexham to Dilston heading in a south westwards direction for a distance of 2850 metres in the County of Northumberland.

The Order is to be effective from the 5th October 2026 until the 26th March 2027.

It is expected that the road will only be closed from the 5th October 2026 until the 9th October 2026 between the hours of 08:00 & 17:30 during this period; however, the order will remain in place until 26th March 2027.

An alternative route will be available for use whilst the TTRO is in force being via A695, B6305, B6306, C282, C278, C280, B6307 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: 151780998.

The closure has been requested by Northumberland County Council for resurfacing and other associated works. In order to minimise future disruption, other contractors may be undertaking works throughout the duration of this Order.

DATED this 24th day of September 2026.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)

B6318 CHOLLERFORD TO BRUNTON CROSSROADS, HEXHAM (TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE) ORDER 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Northumberland County Council have made an Order to prohibit the use by vehicular traffic on that section of the B6318 Chollerford to Brunton Crossroads from its junction with Wall Tynedale District Footpath 014 heading in a north westwards’ direction for a distance of 120 metres in the County of Northumberland.

The Order is to be effective from the 27th September 2026 until the 11th October 2026.

It is expected that the road will only be closed on the 27th September 2026 between the hours of 09:30 & 15:00; however, the order will remain in place until the 11th October 2026.

An alternative route will be available for use whilst the Order is in force being via B6318, A6079, A69, C234, C235, B6319 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: 151024788.

The closure has been requested by RJ Utilities Services Ltd to replace frame and cover in the carriageway. In order to minimise future disruption, other contractors may be undertaking works throughout the duration of this Order.

DATED this 24th day of September 2026.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1)

U8106 SNODS EDGE JUNCTION TO SHOTLEYFIELD JUNCTION SHOTLEYFIELD (TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE) ORDER 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 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 U8106 Snods Edge Junction to Shotleyfield Junction Shotleyfield 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 the County of Northumberland.

• U8106 Snods Edge Junction to Shotleyfield Junction 50 metres northwards from its point with Shotley Low Quarter Tynedale District Footpath 032 heading in a northwards direction for a distance of 35 metres in the County of Northumberland.

An alternative route will be available for use whilst the TTRO is in force being U8106, C263, C261 and vice versa and should the need arise changes may be made to the alternative routes, and where possible these changes will be signposted accordingly.

This Order came into force on the 15th September 2026 and will remain in force until the 9th October 2026. The closure has been requested by Northumbrian Water as works are still ongoing to fix a water leak.

DATED this 24th day of September 2026.

(OFF STREET PARKING PLACES) CONSOLIDATION ORDER 2026

VARIATION NO. 02 ORDER 2026 (TRO_102_04)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Northumberland County Council have made the above-named Amendment Order under sections 32 and 35 and Part III and Part IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (“the Act of 1984”), and Part 6 of the Traffic Management Act 2004 and all other enabling powers and after consulting with the Chief Officer of Police in accordance with Part III of Schedule 9 to the Act of 1984.

The effect of the Variation Order, which will come into force on 28th September 2026 will be to include ‘virtual’ and ‘physical’ permits into the Northumberland County Council (Off Street Parking Places) Consolidation Order 2026 following the introduction of a new digitised permit system by Northumberland County Council.

A copy of 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/Highways/Roads/Traffic.aspx#4trafficregulationorders 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: TRO_102_04.

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 24th day of September 2026.

Stephen Gerrard, Director of Law and Corporate Governance, Northumberland County Council, County Hall, Morpeth NE61 2EF

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