Postcode district NE16
Road Closures in NE16 Today
Live road closure and roadworks information for the NE16 postcode district, covering Whickham, Sunniside, Burnopfield, Gateshead. Permit details are refreshed from official roadworks and highway data.
100
Live local disruptions
756
Active postcodes
25,671
District population
North East
UK region
Live closures near NE16
| Status | Directions | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| roadworks — NORTHUMBERLAND STREET, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Newcastle | RoadworksMediumActiveActive NowStarted: 8 Jan 2024 Ends: 30 Sept 2026 15:00 | ||
| closure — SUNDERLAND ROAD TO HIGH STREET BUS LINK, GATESHEAD Newcastle | Road ClosureMediumActiveActive NowStarted: 2 Mar 2026 Ends: 20 Aug 2026 23:00TTROTemporary Traffic Regulation OrderA legal order issued by the highway authority to temporarily restrict or close the road. Required when works affect the public's right to use the road. | ||
| closure — POTTERY LANE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Newcastle | Lane ClosureMediumActiveActive NowStarted: 6 Apr 2026 23:00 Ends: 3 Sept 2026 23:00TTROTemporary Traffic Regulation OrderA legal order issued by the highway authority to temporarily restrict or close the road. Required when works affect the public's right to use the road. | ||
| roadworks — GATESHEAD HIGHWAY TO ASKEW ROAD AND QUAYSGATE TO PARK LANE, GATESHEAD Newcastle | RoadworksMediumActiveActive NowStarted: 8 Jun 2026 06:30 Ends: 18 Aug 2026 16:30 | ||
| closure — NELSON STREET, GATESHEAD Newcastle | Road ClosureMediumActiveActive NowStarted: 15 Jun 2026 06:30 Ends: 2 Oct 2026 16:30 | ||
| closure — SPEN LANE, ROWLANDS GILL Newcastle Major | Lane ClosureMediumActiveActive NowStarted: 22 Jun 2026 07:00 Ends: 14 Oct 2026 16:00TTROTemporary Traffic Regulation OrderA legal order issued by the highway authority to temporarily restrict or close the road. Required when works affect the public's right to use the road. | ||
| roadworks — EDGEWARE WALK, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Newcastle Major | RoadworksMediumActiveActive NowStarted: 28 Jun 2026 23:00 Ends: 13 Aug 2026 23:00 | ||
| roadworks — AMELIA CLOSE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Newcastle Major | RoadworksMediumActiveActive NowStarted: 28 Jun 2026 23:00 Ends: 13 Aug 2026 23:00 | ||
| roadworks — HENRY SQUARE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Newcastle | RoadworksMediumActiveActive NowStarted: 1 Jul 2026 07:15 Ends: 27 Oct 2026 | ||
| roadworks — HENRY SQUARE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Newcastle | RoadworksMediumActiveActive NowStarted: 1 Jul 2026 07:15 Ends: 27 Oct 2026 | ||
| roadworks — GATESHEAD HIGHWAY SUBWAY AND LINK TO HOPPER STREET, GATESHEAD Newcastle | RoadworksMediumActiveActive NowStarted: 1 Jul 2026 23:00 Ends: 18 Aug 2026 23:00TTROTemporary Traffic Regulation OrderA legal order issued by the highway authority to temporarily restrict or close the road. Required when works affect the public's right to use the road. | ||
| roadworks — GATESHEAD HIGHWAY SUBWAY AND LINK TO HOPPER STREET, GATESHEAD Newcastle | RoadworksMediumActiveActive NowStarted: 2 Jul 2026 19:00 Ends: 19 Aug 2026 22:59TTROTemporary Traffic Regulation OrderA legal order issued by the highway authority to temporarily restrict or close the road. Required when works affect the public's right to use the road. | ||
| roadworks — WEST VIEW, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Newcastle | RoadworksMediumActiveActive NowStarted: 12 Jul 2026 23:00 Ends: 13 Aug 2026 23:00 | ||
| roadworks — SHIELD STREET, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Newcastle Major | RoadworksMediumActiveActive NowStarted: 13 Jul 2026 06:30 Ends: 14 Aug 2026 22:59 | ||
| roadworks — COPPICE WAY, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Newcastle | RoadworksMediumActiveActive NowStarted: 13 Jul 2026 06:30 Ends: 27 Aug 2026 22:59 | ||
| roadworks — BRYANS LEAP, BURNOPFIELD Newcastle | RoadworksMediumActiveActive NowStarted: 13 Jul 2026 07:00 Ends: 24 Aug 2026 16:00TTROTemporary Traffic Regulation OrderA legal order issued by the highway authority to temporarily restrict or close the road. Required when works affect the public's right to use the road. | ||
| closure — DALE STREET, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Newcastle | Road ClosureMediumActiveActive NowStarted: 13 Jul 2026 07:00 Ends: 9 Oct 2026 16:00TTROTemporary Traffic Regulation OrderA legal order issued by the highway authority to temporarily restrict or close the road. Required when works affect the public's right to use the road. | ||
| closure — DALE STREET, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Newcastle | Road ClosureMediumActiveActive NowStarted: 13 Jul 2026 07:00 Ends: 9 Oct 2026 16:00TTROTemporary Traffic Regulation OrderA legal order issued by the highway authority to temporarily restrict or close the road. Required when works affect the public's right to use the road. | ||
| closure — DALE STREET, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Newcastle | Road ClosureMediumActiveActive NowStarted: 13 Jul 2026 08:00 Ends: 9 Oct 2026 17:00 | ||
| roadworks — SAINT JOHNS ROAD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Newcastle | RoadworksMediumActiveActive NowStarted: 13 Jul 2026 23:00 Ends: 16 Aug 2026 23:00 | ||
| roadworks — SUNDERLAND ROAD ROUNDABOUT TO DURHAM ROAD A167 SOUTHBOUND SLIP ROAD, GATESHEAD Newcastle | RoadworksMediumActiveActive NowStarted: 15 Jul 2026 23:00 Ends: 20 Aug 2026 23:00 | ||
| roadworks — SUNDERLAND ROAD ROUNDABOUT TO DURHAM ROAD A167 SOUTHBOUND SLIP ROAD, GATESHEAD Newcastle | RoadworksMediumActiveActive NowStarted: 15 Jul 2026 23:00 Ends: 20 Aug 2026 23:00 | ||
| roadworks — SUNDERLAND ROAD ROUNDABOUT, GATESHEAD Newcastle | RoadworksMediumActiveActive NowStarted: 15 Jul 2026 23:00 Ends: 20 Aug 2026 23:00 | ||
| roadworks — OLD DURHAM ROAD, GATESHEAD Newcastle | RoadworksMediumActiveActive NowStarted: 15 Jul 2026 23:00 Ends: 20 Aug 2026 23:00 | ||
| roadworks — SUNDERLAND ROAD ROUNDABOUT, GATESHEAD Newcastle | RoadworksMediumActiveActive NowStarted: 15 Jul 2026 23:00 Ends: 20 Aug 2026 23:00 |
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Local places in NE16
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WhickhamSunnisideBurnopfieldGateshead
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Road Closures near you in NE16 postcode district
Road Closures UK shows all 100 current and planned road closures near you in NE16 postcode district, sourced from Street Manager, National Highways, and other official UK government systems. Every record includes the full permit reference number, the promoting organisation carrying out the works, the highway authority responsible, and the scheduled start and end dates — the complete official record for every road closure in NE16 postcode district.
Live closure details
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- roadworks — NORTHUMBERLAND STREET, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
- closure — SUNDERLAND ROAD TO HIGH STREET BUS LINK, GATESHEAD
- closure — POTTERY LANE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
- roadworks — GATESHEAD HIGHWAY TO ASKEW ROAD AND QUAYSGATE TO PARK LANE, GATESHEAD
- closure — NELSON STREET, GATESHEAD
- closure — SPEN LANE, ROWLANDS GILL
- roadworks — EDGEWARE WALK, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
- roadworks — AMELIA CLOSE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
- roadworks — HENRY SQUARE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
- roadworks — HENRY SQUARE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
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