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Northumberland - Multiple Temporary Closures Due To Various Works
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ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)
U8113 PAINSHAWFIELD ROAD STOCKSFIELD (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 U8113 Painshawfield Road Stocksfield from its junction with Broomley and Stocksfield Tynedale District Footpath 041 heading in an easterly direction for a distance of 85 metres in the County of Northumberland.
The Order is to be effective from the 4th November 2026 until the 13th November 2026.
It is expected that the road will only be closed from the 4th November 2026 until the 8th November 2026 between the hours of 08:00 and 19:00 during this period; however, the order will remain in place until 13th November 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: 151929041.
The closure has been requested by Northumbrian Water to renew service due to lead content. In order to minimise future disruption, other contractors may be undertaking works throughout the duration of this Order.
DATED this 15th day of October 2026.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)
U8106 SNODS EDGE JUNCTION TO SHOTLEYFIELD JUNCTION SHOTLEY FY 2026 (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 U8106 Snods Edge Junction to Shotleyfield Junction from its junction with C261 South Snods to Snods Edge heading in a northwards direction for its entire length in the County of Northumberland.
The Order is to be effective from the 19th October 2026 until the 30th October 2026.
It is expected that the road will only be closed from the 19th October 2026 until the 23rd October 2026 between the hours of 09:00 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 C261, C263 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: 151641462.
The closure has been requested by Total Resources to install duct in carriageway and verge. In order to minimise future disruption, other contractors may be undertaking works throughout the duration of this Order.
DATED this 15th day of October 2026.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)
A68 SCALES CROSS TO BROOMHAUGH, RIDING MILL A68 KILNPIT HILL TO SCALES CROSS KILN PITT HILL 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 the following sections of roads in the County of Northumberland:
A68 Scales Cross to Broomhaugh from its junction with A68 Kilnpit Hill to Scales Cross, Kiln Pit Hill heading in a northerly direction for a distance of 1500 metres.
A68 Kilnpit Hill to Scales Cross, Kiln Pit Hill from its junction with C265 Slaley to Kiln Pit Hill heading in a northwards direction for its entire length.
The Order is to be effective from the 2nd November 2026 until the 23rd April 2027.
It is expected that the roads will only be closed from the 2nd November 2026 until the 13th November 2026 between the hours of 07:30 and 17:00 during this period; however, the order will remain in place until 23rd April 2027.
An alternative route will be available for use whilst the TTRO is in force being via A68, A695, A694, A1, A692 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: 152008751.
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 15th day of October 2026.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)
B6295 B6305 JUNCTION TO FOLLY LANE JUNCTION LANGLEY-ON-TYNE (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 B6295 B6305 Junction to Folly Lane Junction from its junction with B6304 Stublick to Branchend heading in a northerly direction for a distance of 850 metres in the County of Northumberland.
The Order is to be effective from the 26th October 2026 until the 16th April 2027.
It is expected that the road will only be closed from the 26th October 2026 until the 6th November 2026 between the hours of 08:00 and 17:30 during this period; however, the order will remain in place until 16th April 2027.
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An alternative route will be available for use whilst the TTRO is in force being via B6304, B6305 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: 152018290.
The closure has been requested by Northumberland County Council for resurfacing and associated works. In order to minimise future disruption, other contractors may be undertaking works throughout the duration of this Order.
DATED this 15th day of October 2026.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)
C287 CARTS BOG TO CROWHALL CATTON (TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION) 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 will continue to be in force on the C287 Carts Bog Crowhall Catton in the County of Northumberland.
Temporary weight restriction for all vehicles over the gross weight of 3 tonnes:-
A temporary weight restriction for all vehicles over the gross weight of 3 tonnes will continue to be in force on the C287 Carts Bog to Crowhall Catton 100 metres eastwards from its point with the Allen Banks and Steward George car park heading south eastwards for a distance of 50 metres (“the road”) in the County of Northumberland.
An alternative route for vehicles over the gross weight of 3 tonnes shall be available via the C287, the U7066, the U7012, the U7011, the C322, the A686, the U8047, the U8053 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 may be made by calling the Council’s Contact Centre on 0345 600 6400; or by visiting https://one.network/ and entering the road number and road name (Ref: 152760630).
The Order will come into force on the 22nd October 2026 and will remain in force until the 1st April 2028.
Northumberland County Council has requested the weight restriction order to continue to be in force because of the likelihood of danger to the public as the deck plates of the bridge are rapidly deteriorating due to an increase in heavy vehicles crossing the bridge which is increasing pressure on the bridge.
DATED this 15th day of October 2026.
HEXHAM LANTERN PARADE 2026
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 16A
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Northumberland County Council (“the Council”), in exercise of its powers as the local traffic authority under section 16A of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (“the Act”) and all other enabling powers, has on the 7th October 2026 made the Northumberland County Council Hexham Lantern Parade 2026 Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (“the TTRO”).
The Council has made the TTRO for the purposes of facilitating the holding of Hexham Lantern Parade 2026 (“the Event”) by restricting traffic on the U8290 Market Place for its entire length of 34 metres (“Road One”) the U8290 Beaumont Street from its junction with St Mary’s Wynd heading southwards for a distance of 30 metres (“Road Two”) the U8290 St Mary’s Chare from its junction with St Mary’s Wynd heading northwards for a distance of 97 metres, the U8290 St Mary’s Wynd from its junction with Beaumont Street heading eastwards for a distance of 118 metres, the U8290 Meal Market from its junction with St Mary’s Chare heading eastwards for a distance of 30 metres and the U8290 Fore Street from its junction with Meal Market heading northwards for a distance of 46 metres (“Road Three”) (“Road One, Road Two and Road Three shall together be known as the Road”).
The TTRO shall come into force at the following times, subject to the provisions of section 16B of the Act:
In respect of Road One, 17:00 hours on 13 November 2026 and will remain in force until 20:00 hours on 13 November 2026;
In respect of Road Two, 18:00 hours on 13 November 2026 and will remain in force until 19:00 hours on 13 November 2026; and
In respect of Road Three, 18:00 hours on 13 November 2026 and will remain in force until 18:30 hours on 13 November 2026.
There will be no alternative route available for the duration of the TTRO.
All restrictions on the Road will be sign-posted and staffed and will remain in force only for as long as is necessary.
Nothing in the TTRO shall apply to:
a. Any activities taking place on the Road related to the organisation and holding of the Event;
b. Anything done with the permission of, or at the direction of, a police officer or a Duly Authorised Officer of the Council.
c. Any vehicle being used by, or for the purposes of, the emergency services;
d. Any vehicle being used by or for the purposes of a statutory undertaker (e.g. the loss of supplies of gas, electricity or water to premises in the area, which requires vehicles to be brought onto the Road); or
e. Pedestrian access to any premises adjoining the Road.
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