New roadworks planned on the A1, A19 and A69 in Northumberland

New roadworks are scheduled to start on major routes through Northumberland this month.

The latest list, with notes from National Highways, details works planned on the A1, A19 and A69.

Ongoing works:

• A1, from 8pm October 31 to 6am November 22, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A1 northbound and southbound, Shotton to Stannington, carriageway closure for inspection/survey works.

The A1 near Newstead, south of Belford.placeholder image
The A1 near Newstead, south of Belford.

• 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 13 closures will begin over the next two weeks:

• A69, from 7pm November 19 to 6am November 27, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A69 both directions Haltwhistle bypass - traffic signals with convoy working for resurfacing works.

• A1, from 8pm November 19 to 6am November 20, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A1 northbound and southbound, Whittingham to Alnwick, Lane closure with switching and convoy for electrical works.

• A19, from 8pm November 19 to 6am November 20, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A19 northbound and southbound, Fisher Lane to Moor Farm, Lane closures for maintenance works.

• A69, from 7pm November 21 to 6am November 22, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A69 eastbound, Gilsland junction to Greenhead bank - traffic signals with convoy working for resurfacing works.

• 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.

• A69, from 7pm November 24 to 6am November 26, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A69 Greenhead to Blenkinsopp - 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.

• 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.

• A69, from 7pm November 27 to 6am November 29, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A69 eastbound, - Lipwood to Haydon Bridge west end, junction - traffic signals with convoy working for resurfacing works.

• A69, from 7pm December 1 to 6am December 2, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A69 eastbound, Elrington, junction near Haydon Bridge - traffic signals with convoy working for resurfacing 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.

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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