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Newcastle upon Tyne - Multiple Traffic Notices For Christmas Light Switch On
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CITY OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
(CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH ON) TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2026
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the City of Newcastle upon Tyne intend, not less than seven days from the date of this Notice, to make an Order under Section 16A of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicular traffic to proceed on;
(a) Hood Street - for its entire length,
(b) Blackett Street - for its entire length,
(c) New Bridge Street West - Westbound Lane from its junction with John Dobson Street to its junction with Pilgrim Street.
2. There is no alternative route for traffic.
3. The Order is required in connection with Christmas Light Switch On ("the Event") and to reduce the disruption to traffic likely to be caused by the Event. The Order is required to allow the Event to be carried out safely on or near the highway and to ensure the health and safety of the public.
4. Appropriate traffic management will be in place during the closures.
5. Exemptions will be provided for vehicles engaged in the said event and police, fire brigade and ambulance vehicles on emergency call.
6. The Order will come into operation on 12 November 2026 and will continue, as and when the relevant traffic signs are displayed, up to 12 November 2026 or until the proposed event has ended, whichever is the earlier.
7. Further information may be obtained by emailing Trafficregulationorders@newcastle.gov.uk or telephoning the Council's Traffic Management section on (0191) 2787878.
Dated: 2 November 2026
L Scott, Service Manager Democratic Services, Civic Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8QH
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