Drivers advised to expect delays as new roadworks scheduled on the A1, A69 and A19 in Northumberland

Motorists will have 24 sets of roadworks to contend with on major routes through Northumberland this week.

And four of them are expected to cause delays of between 10 and 30 minutes.

The latest expected works list, with notes from National Highways, shows that two closures already in place are expected to carry on this week:

• A1, from 11.30pm November 23 to 6.30am November 25, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A1 northbound and southbound, C59 Easington Grange to Crag Mill Road, diversion route for SU works off network.

Roadworks are planned on the A1 at Alnwick.placeholder image
Roadworks are planned on the A1 at Alnwick.

• A1, from 8pm September 26 2025 to 6am January 24 2026, moderate delays (10-30 minutes): A1 northbound and southbound, Clifton to Warreners House, carriageway and lane closures with layby closures for carriageway renewal.

And a further 22 closures will begin over the next two weeks:

• A1, from 8am November 24 to 4.30pm November 25, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A1 northbound and southbound, Felton to Shilbottle, lane closures for maintenance works.

• A69, from 7pm November 24 to 6am November 25, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A69 eastbound, Gilsland junction to Greenhead bank - traffic signals with convoy working for resurfacing works.

• A19, from 8pm November 24 to 6am November 25, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A19 northbound and southbound, Fisher Lane to Moor Farm, Lane closures for maintenance works.

• A1, from 8pm November 24 to 6am November 25, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A1 northbound and southbound, Brownieside to Ellingham, lane closures for maintenance works.

• A1, from 8pm November 24 to 4am November 25, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A1 southbound, Longhorsley to Eshott Helm, three-way traffic signals for lining works.

• A69, from 9am November 25 to 4pm December 1, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A69 westbound, Shaws House, junction - Lane closure for road restraint barrier replacement.

• A69, from 7pm November 25 to 6am November 27, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A69 Greenhead to Blenkinsopp - traffic signals with convoy working for resurfacing works.

• A1, from 8pm November 25 to 5am November 26, moderate delays (10-30 minutes): A1 northbound and southbound, Newstead, traffic signals to replace BT frame and cover.

• A1, from 8pm November 25 to 6am November 26, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A1 southbound, Scottish Border to Highfields, lane closures for maintenance works.

• A1, from 8am to 4.30pm on November 26, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A1 northbound and southbound, Highfields to Scottish Border, lane closures for maintenance works.

• A69, from 7pm November 27 to 6am December 2, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A69 both directions Haltwhistle bypass - traffic signals with convoy working for resurfacing works.

• A1, from 8pm November 28 to 6am November 29, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A1 northbound and southbound, East Ord to Highfields, traffic signals for maintenance works.

• A1, from 8am December 1 to 4.30pm December 5, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A1 northbound and southbound, West Cawledge to Denwick, lane closures for maintenance works.

• A1, from 8pm December 1 to 6am December 2, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A1 northbound and southbound, Hebron / Loe Espley junction, traffic signals for lining works.

• A1, from 8pm December 1 to 6am December 2, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A1 northbound and southbound, Shotton Interchange exit and entry slip road, traffic signals for lining works.

• A1, from 8pm December 1 to 6am December 2, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A1 northbound and southbound, Causey Park junction, traffic signals for lining works.

• A69, from 7pm December 2 to 6am December 5, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A69 eastbound, - Lipwood to Haydon Bridge west end, junction - traffic signals with convoy working for resurfacing works.

• A69, from 5pm to 7pm on December 5, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A69 eastbound, between Acomb, junction (A6079) and Bridge End roundabout, Hexham - possible delays due to Charity Truck Run Event on and off network.

• A69, from 7pm December 5 to 6am December 6, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A69 eastbound, Elrington, junction near Haydon Bridge - traffic signals with convoy working for resurfacing works.

• A1, from 10pm December 7 to 4am December 8, moderate delays (10-30 minutes): A1 northbound and southbound, New Mousen, traffic signals for NPG electrical cable works.

• A1, from 9.30am December 8 to 3.30pm December 11, moderate delays (10-30 minutes): A1 northbound and southbound, East Ord Roundabout to junction B461, traffic signals for inspection/survey works.

• A69, from 7pm December 8 to 5am December 9, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A69 both directions, Greenshaw Plain junction, near Hexham - traffic signals with convoy working for Resurfacing works.

National Highways is responsible for maintaining motorways and major A-roads, so closures of smaller roads will not be included in their schedule.

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