Try our AI Explainer
This notice is long. Get a simplified view of the most important information, including key dates and locations is seconds.
Newcastle Upon Tyne - Temporary Prohibition Of Traffic For Christmas Light Switch On
What is happening?
CITY OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
(CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH ON)
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2026
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 5 November 2026 the Council of the City of Newcastle upon Tyne made an Order under Section 14 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 to allow works to be carried out on or near the highway.
4. Exemptions will be provided for vehicles engaged in the said works and police, fire brigade and ambulance vehicles on emergency call.
5. 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 works are completed, whichever is the earlier.
6. Further information may be obtained by emailing Trafficregulationorders@newcastle.gov.uk or telephoning the Council's Traffic Management section on (0191) 2787878.
Dated: 10 November 2026
L Scott, Service Manager Democratic Services, Civic Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8QH
Need to publish a public notice?
If you need to publish a public notice, please contact The Journal directly at:
