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Northumberland - Multiple Temporary Closures Due To Various Works
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NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) C238 MAIN STREET ACOMB C238 MORRISON TERRACE TO MAIN STREET ACOMB (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 Acomb in the County of Northumberland:
C238 Main Street from its junction with U8171 Acomb Junction to Fallowfield heading in a westerly direction for a total length of 240 metres.
C238 Morrison Terrace to Main Street from its junction with C238 Main Street heading in a south westerly direction for its entire length.
The Order is to be effective from the 9th November 2026 until the 30th April 2027.
It is expected that the road will only be closed from the 9th November 2026 until the 18th November 2026 between the hours of 07:30 and 17:00 during this period; however, the order will remain in place until 30th April 2027.
An alternative route will be available for use whilst the TTRO is in force being via A6079, B6318, C239, C238 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 name). – Ref: 152025108.
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 22nd day of October 2026.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) U8049 LANDS END ROAD HAYDON BRIDGE (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 U8049 Land Ends Road Haydon Bridge from its points with the front of 4 Land Ends Road from its points with the front of 4 Land Ends Road heading in a south westerly direction for a distance of 30 metres in the County of Northumberland.
The Order is to be effective from the 9th November 2026 until the 16th November 2026.
It is expected that the road will only be closed from the 9th November 2026 until the 10th November 2026 and that the road will be closed at all times during this period; however, the order will remain in place until 16th November 2026.
An alternative route will be available for use whilst the TTRO is in force being via U8049, U8048, A686, C229 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 name). – Ref: 152019920.
The closure has been requested by Northumbrian Water to excavate to divert the surface water connection from foul sewer to surface water sewer. In order to minimise future disruption, other contractors may be undertaking works throughout the duration of this Order.
DATED this 22nd day of October 2026.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) A696 SAUGH HOUSE TO KNOWESGATE BELSAY U5011 COLT CRAG JUNCTION TO KIRKWHELPINGTON JUNCTION KIRKWHELPINGTON U5008 KIRKWHELPINGTON MAIN ROAD THROUGH VILLAGE KIRKWHELPINGTON (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:
A696 Saugh House to Knowesgate Belsay from its junction with C195 Ridsdale Junction to District Boundary in a south-easterly direction for a length of 2650 metres.
An alternative route will be available for use whilst the TTRO is in force being A696, B6342, A68, and vice versa.
U5011 Colt Crag Junction to Kirkwhelpington Junction Kirkwhelpington from its junction with A696 Saugh House to Knowesgate in a south-westerly direction for a length of 43 metres.
An alternative route will be available for use whilst the TTRO is in force being via U5011, U5013, B6342, A696, and vice versa.
U5008 Kirkwhelpington Main Road through village Kirkwhelpington from its junction with U5011 Colt Crag Junction to Kirkwhelpington Junction in an easterly direction for a length of 53 metres.
An alternative route will be available for use whilst the TTRO is in force being B6342, U6043, U5008, and vice versa.
U5008 Kirkwhelpington Main Road through village from its junction with A696 Saugh House to Knowesgate in an easterly direction for a length of 115 metres.
An alternative route will be available for use whilst the TTRO is in force being C195, B6342, U6043, U5008, and vice versa and should the need arise changes may be made to the alternative routes, where possible these changes will be signposted accordingly.
The Order is to be effective from the 16th November 2026 until the 7th May 2027.
It is expected that the road will only be closed from the 25th November 2026 until the 30th November 2026 between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00, with no weekend working, during this period; however, the order will remain in place until the 7th May 2027.
Enquiries should be made to Northumberland County Council’s Contact Centre 0345 600 6400 or at https://one.network (enter the road number and name). – Ref: 152360364.
The closure has been requested by Northumberland County Council for LTP civils and resurfacing works. In order to minimise future disruption, other contractors may be undertaking works throughout the duration of this Order.
DATED this 22nd day of October 2026.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) U8021 LEADSIDE BANK ALLENDALE (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 U8021 Leadside Bank Allendale from its junction with B6303 Allendale Main Road heading in an eastwards direction for a distance of 250 metres in the County of Northumberland.
The Order is to be effective from the 29th October 2026 until the 31st October 2026.
It is expected that the road will only be closed on the 29th October 2026 between the hours of 09:00 and 13:00 during this period; however, the order will remain in place until 31st October 2026.
An alternative route will be available for use whilst the TTRO is in force being via B6303, B6295, U8024, U8022, U8021 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 name). – Ref: 151782627.
The closure has been requested by Total Resources for tree trimming works. In order to minimise future disruption, other contractors may be undertaking works throughout the duration of this Order.
DATED this 22nd day of October 2026.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) C242 BRIDGE END 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 C242 Bridge End Hexham from its junction with A6079 Hexham Hexham Bypass heading in a north eastwards direction for a distance of 1150 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 30th October 2026 between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00 and from the 2nd November 2026 until the 4th November 2026 between the hours of 18:00 and 06:00 during this period; however, the order will remain in place until 16th April 2027.
An alternative route will be available for use whilst the TTRO is in force being via A6079, A69, C242, B6529 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: 151991480.
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 22nd day of October 2026.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) B6309 WELTON TO WHITTLE DENE RESERVOIR WELTON (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 B6309 Welton to Whittle Dene Reservoir Welton from its point outside Whittle Dene Reservoir House for a distance of 210 metres in a southerly direction in the County of Northumberland.
The Order is to be effective from the 31st October 2026 until the 28th February 2027.
It is expected that the road will only be closed from the 31st October 2026 until the 27th November 2026. The road will be closed at all times during this period; however, the order will remain in place until 28th February 2027.
An alternative route will be available for use whilst the TTRO is in force being via B6309, B6318, C247, 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: 152490512.
The closure has been requested by Northumbrian Water to excavate to enable valve repair works. In order to minimise future disruption, other contractors may be undertaking works throughout the duration of this Order.
DATED this 22nd day of October 2026.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) C254 OVINGTON MAIN ROAD THROUGH VILLAGE, OVINGTON C254 OVINGTON TO OVINGHAM, OVINGHAM C254 WEST ROAD OVINGHAM (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 the following sections in the County of Northumberland:
C254 Ovington Main Road Through Village from its junction with U8204 St Andrews Lane heading in a south eastwards direction for a distance of 50 metres.
C254 Ovington to Ovingham from its junction with C254 Ovington Main Road Through Village heading in a south eastwards direction for its entire length.
C254 West Road from its junction with C254 Ovington to Ovingham heading in a north eastwards direction for a distance of 80 metres.
The Order is to be effective from the 2nd November 2026 until the 13th November 2026.
It is expected that the road will only be closed from the 2nd November 2026 until the 5th November 2026 between the hours of 20:00 & 07:00 during this period; however, the order will remain in place until 13th November 2026.
An alternative route will be available for use whilst the TTRO is in force being via C254, C255, A69, B6309, C253 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 name). – Ref: 151801600.
The closure has been requested by Sunbelt Rentals required for heavy cable recovery work. In order to minimise future disruption, other contractors may be undertaking works throughout this Order.
DATED this 22nd day of October 2026.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) A696 MONKRIDGE TO OTTERBURN OTTERBURN (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 A696 Monkridge to Otterburn from its point with the gable end of Monkridge Hall heading in a south eastwards direction for a distance of 100 metres in the County of Northumberland.
The Order is to be effective from the 3rd November 2026 until the 9th November 2026.
It is expected that the road will only be closed from the 3rd November 2026 until the 4th November 2026 between the hours of 09:30 & 15:00 during this period; however, the order will remain in place until 9th November 2026.
An alternative route will be available for use whilst the TTRO is in force being via A696, A68, B6342 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: 151803779.
The closure has been requested by Kelly Traffic Management on behalf of BT Openreach for overhead cabling works. In order to minimise future disruption, other contractors may be undertaking works throughout the duration of this Order.
DATED this 22nd day of October 2026.
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REVOKE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART IV OF SCHEDULE 9
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – PARISH OF BELLINGHAM PUBLIC FOOTPATH NUMBER 14 (TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION REVOCATION) ORDER 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Northumberland County Council intends to revoke an Order made under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended the effect of which is to revoke in its entirety the following Order:
Northumberland County Council Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Section 14 (1) Parish of Bellingham Public Footpath Number 14 (Temporary Footpath Closure) Order 2026 which had the effect of a footpath closure on the following section of footpath :-
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.
This Revocation Order will be effective from 2nd November 2026.
DATED this 22nd day of October 2026.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) U5039 SUNNYDALE BELLINGHAM (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 U5039 Sunnydale Bellingham from its junction with Bellingham Tynedale District Footpath 036 heading in a south westerly direction for a distance of 30 metres in the County of Northumberland.
The Order is to be effective from the 16th November 2026 until the 2nd April 2027.
It is expected that the road will only be closed from the 16th November 2026 until the 5th March 2027 and that the road will be closed at all times during this period; however, the order will remain in place until 2nd April 2027.
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 name). – Ref: 153030230.
The closure has been requested by Cheetham Hill Construction Ltd in relation to S50 works on behalf of the Environment Agency. In order to minimise future disruption, other contractors may be undertaking works throughout the duration of this Order.
DATED this 22nd day of October 2026.
Notice 3: Christmas at Broadway 2026
Christmas at Broadway 2026
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2026 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 14 October 2026 made the Northumberland County Council Christmas at Broadway 2026 Temporary Traffic Regulation Order 2026 (“the TTRO”).
The Council has made the TTRO for the purposes of facilitating the holding of Christmas at Broadway 2026 (“the Event”) by restricting traffic on the U9083 Broadway in Ponteland from its junction with the U9083 Middle Drive in a northerly direction for a length of 175 metres (“Road One”) the U9083 Darras Hall shops service road from its point opposite no.1 Broadway in a northerly direction for a length of 48 metres then in an easterly direction to its junction with the U9083 Broadway for a length of 18 metres and the U9083 Darras Hall shops service road from its junction with the U9083 Broadway in a westerly direction for 20 metres then in a northerly direction for 42 metres then in an easterly direction to its junction with the U9083 Broadway for 20 metres (“Road Two”) (“Road One and Road Two 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, 16:00 hours on 21 November 2026 and will remain in force until 19:30 hours on 21 November 2026; and
In respect of Road Two, 15:00 hours on 21 November 2026 and will remain in force until 19:30 hours on 21 November 2026.
An alternative route will be available for use whilst the TTRO is in force being the U9083, the C348, and vice versa. Should the need arise changes may be made to the alternative routes, where possible these changes will be signposted accordingly.
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.
DATED this 22nd day of October 2026.
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