ROADWORKS SUMMARY
CONSETT, DH8 9JB
Introduction
View current and future planned roadworks and road closures for DH8 9JB and the surrounding area.
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Major Roadworks near to CONSETT, DH8 9JB
Details of major roadworks, currently in progress or starting soon and resulting in road closures and/or traffic signal management for are shown here covering a 5 mile radius. See further down for details of all roadworks in your area.
4 Jun and 4 Dec 2026
Northumberland County Council are proposing to carry out Highway repair and maintenance works on Stonybank Way, West Mickley.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 4 June 2026 and could run through until 4 December 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
*These works were due to commence more than a month ago. It is possible that the works may still commence but it should also be considered that the works may have been cancelled and the roadworks data has not been updated to reflect this.
This roadwork event was last updated by Northumberland County Council on 12 May 2026 at 09:28.
4 Jun and 4 Dec 2026
Northumberland County Council are proposing to carry out Highway repair and maintenance works on Bowlers Hill, Mickley.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 4 June 2026 and could run through until 4 December 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
*These works were due to commence more than a month ago. It is possible that the works may still commence but it should also be considered that the works may have been cancelled and the roadworks data has not been updated to reflect this.
This roadwork event was last updated by Northumberland County Council on 12 May 2026 at 09:29.
14 Oct 2026
Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council are carrying out Section 50 on Spen Lane, High Spen, Rowlands Gill.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road is closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works started on 22 June 2026 at 09:00 and could run through until 14 October 2026. The works will impact the carriageway and verge.
This roadwork event was last updated by Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council on 23 Jun 2026 at 09:19.
3 Aug and 30 Oct 2026
Durham County Council are proposing to carry out Highway improvement works on John Street, Consett.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 3 August 2026 and could run through until 30 October 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
*These works were due to commence more than a month ago. It is possible that the works may still commence but it should also be considered that the works may have been cancelled and the roadworks data has not been updated to reflect this.
This roadwork event was last updated by Durham County Council on 20 May 2026 at 11:27.
3 Aug and 30 Oct 2026
Durham County Council are proposing to carry out Highway improvement works on Victoria Road, Consett.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 3 August 2026 and could run through until 30 October 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
*These works were due to commence more than a month ago. It is possible that the works may still commence but it should also be considered that the works may have been cancelled and the roadworks data has not been updated to reflect this.
This roadwork event was last updated by Durham County Council on 20 May 2026 at 13:02.
23 Oct 2026
Northern Gas Networks are carrying out Utility repair and maintenance works on Syke Road, Pickering Nook.
These works are categorised as Major.
Multi-way signals are to be in place for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works started on 4 September 2026 at 08:00 and could run through until 23 October 2026. The works will impact the footway, carriageway and verge.
This roadwork event was last updated by Northern Gas Networks on 15 Sep 2026 at 07:23.
Thursday
BT are carrying out Utility asset works on Hookergate Lane, High Spen, Rowlands Gill.
These works are categorised as Major.
Two-way signals are to be in place for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works started on 7 September 2026 at 21:54 and could run through until 24 September 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by BT on 8 Sep 2026 at 07:19.
7 Sep and 18 Oct 2026
Northumbrian Water are proposing to carry out Utility asset works on Consett Road, Castleside.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 7 September 2026 and could run through until 18 October 2026. The works will impact the footway, carriageway, verge and footpath.
This roadwork event was last updated by Northumbrian Water on 16 Jun 2026 at 09:23.
Thursday
BT are proposing to carry out Utility asset works on Station Road, Rowlands Gill Central, Rowlands Gill.
These works are categorised as Major.
Two-way signals will be in place for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 7 September 2026 and could run through until 24 September 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by BT on 3 Sep 2026 at 09:22.
Thursday
BT are proposing to carry out Utility asset works on Station Road, Rowlands Gill Central, Rowlands Gill.
These works are categorised as Major.
Two-way signals will be in place for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 7 September 2026 and could run through until 24 September 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by BT on 7 Sep 2026 at 07:38.
Thursday
BT are carrying out Utility asset works on Station Road, Rowlands Gill Central, Rowlands Gill.
These works are categorised as Major.
Two-way signals are to be in place for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works started on 7 September 2026 at 21:54 and could run through until 24 September 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by BT on 8 Sep 2026 at 07:18.
Thursday
BT are proposing to carry out Utility asset works on Smailes Lane, Rowlands Gill.
These works are categorised as Major.
Two-way signals will be in place for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 7 September 2026 and could run through until 24 September 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by BT on 7 Sep 2026 at 07:37.
Thursday
BT are carrying out Utility asset works on Smailes Lane, Rowlands Gill.
These works are categorised as Major.
Two-way signals are to be in place for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works started on 7 September 2026 at 21:54 and could run through until 24 September 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by BT on 8 Sep 2026 at 07:19.
Thursday
BT are proposing to carry out Utility asset works on Smailes Lane, Rowlands Gill.
These works are categorised as Major.
Two-way signals will be in place for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 7 September 2026 and could run through until 24 September 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by BT on 3 Sep 2026 at 09:21.
Thursday
BT are proposing to carry out Utility asset works on Hookergate Lane, High Spen, Rowlands Gill.
These works are categorised as Major.
Two-way signals will be in place for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 7 September 2026 and could run through until 24 September 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by BT on 7 Sep 2026 at 07:37.
Thursday
BT are proposing to carry out Utility asset works on Hookergate Lane, High Spen, Rowlands Gill.
These works are categorised as Major.
Two-way signals will be in place for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 7 September 2026 and could run through until 24 September 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by BT on 3 Sep 2026 at 09:22.
Friday
Northern Gas Networks are carrying out Utility repair and maintenance works on Daisy Hill, Shotley Bridge.
Two-way signals are to be in place for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works started on 9 September 2026 at 14:16 and could run through until 25 September 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Northern Gas Networks on 17 Sep 2026 at 14:11.
28 Sep 2026
Northern Gas Networks are carrying out Utility repair and maintenance works on Beaumont Terrace, Prudhoe.
Multi-way signals are to be in place for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works started on 17 September 2026 at 14:21 and could run through until 28 September 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Northern Gas Networks on 17 Sep 2026 at 16:43.
21 Sep and 12 Oct 2026
Northern Gas Networks are proposing to carry out Utility repair and maintenance works on Flint Hill Bank, Dipton.
These works are categorised as Major.
Multi-way signals will be in place for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 21 September 2026 and could run through until 12 October 2026. The works will impact the footway and carriageway.
This roadwork event was last updated by Northern Gas Networks on 2 Sep 2026 at 15:18.
Friday
Network Rail are proposing to carry out Works for Rail Purposes on A695 Broomhaugh To Stocksfield, Stocksfield.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 21 September 2026 and could run through until 25 September 2026. The works will impact the footway and carriageway.
This roadwork event was last updated by Network Rail on 13 Aug 2026 at 15:54.
28 and 30 Sep 2026
Network Rail are proposing to carry out Works for Rail Purposes on A695 Broomhaugh To Stocksfield, Stocksfield.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 28 September 2026 and could run through until 30 September 2026. The works will impact the footway and carriageway.
This roadwork event was last updated by Network Rail on 18 Aug 2026 at 16:33.
1 Oct and 30 Nov 2026
Durham County Council are proposing to carry out Highway repair and maintenance works on Barley Mill Road, Bridgehill.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 1 October 2026 and could run through until 30 November 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Durham County Council on 11 Mar 2026 at 09:17.
5 and 9 Oct 2026
Northumbrian Water are proposing to carry out Utility asset works on Palmerston Street (Back), Consett.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 5 October 2026 and could run through until 9 October 2026. The works will impact the footway and carriageway.
This roadwork event was last updated by Northumbrian Water on 17 Sep 2026 at 12:48.
5 Oct and 11 Dec 2026
Northern Gas Networks are proposing to carry out Utility repair and maintenance works on B6309 Stocksfield To Mowden Hall Cross Roads, Stocksfield.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 5 October 2026 and could run through until 11 December 2026. The works will impact the footway, carriageway and verge.
This roadwork event was last updated by Northern Gas Networks on 6 Aug 2026 at 10:08.
5 Oct and 11 Dec 2026
Northern Gas Networks are proposing to carry out Utility repair and maintenance works on B6309 Stocksfield To Mowden Hall Cross Roads, Stocksfield.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 5 October 2026 and could run through until 11 December 2026. The works will impact the footway, carriageway and verge.
This roadwork event was last updated by Northern Gas Networks on 14 Sep 2026 at 11:27.
5 Oct 2026 and 23 Mar 2027
Northumberland County Council are proposing to carry out Highway repair and maintenance works on Stonybank Way, West Mickley.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 5 October 2026 and could run through until 23 March 2027. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Northumberland County Council on 11 Aug 2026 at 15:17.
5 and 26 Oct 2026
Northern Gas Networks are proposing to carry out Utility repair and maintenance works on Ewehurst Road, Dipton.
These works are categorised as Major.
Multi-way signals will be in place for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 5 October 2026 and could run through until 26 October 2026. The works will impact the footway and carriageway.
This roadwork event was last updated by Northern Gas Networks on 2 Sep 2026 at 15:22.
5 and 26 Oct 2026
Northern Gas Networks are proposing to carry out Utility repair and maintenance works on Flint Hill Bank, Dipton.
These works are categorised as Major.
Multi-way signals will be in place for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 5 October 2026 and could run through until 26 October 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Northern Gas Networks on 2 Sep 2026 at 15:22.
5 and 9 Oct 2026
Northumbrian Water are proposing to carry out Utility asset works on East Street, Crookhall.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 5 October 2026 and could run through until 9 October 2026. The works will impact the footway and carriageway.
This roadwork event was last updated by Northumbrian Water on 17 Sep 2026 at 12:56.
6 Oct and 9 Nov 2026
Northern Gas Networks are proposing to carry out Utility repair and maintenance works on Syke Road, Burnopfield.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 6 October 2026 and could run through until 9 November 2026. The works will impact the footway, carriageway and verge.
This roadwork event was last updated by Northern Gas Networks on 8 Jul 2026 at 11:12.
12 Oct and 9 Nov 2026
Northern Gas Networks are proposing to carry out Utility repair and maintenance works on Road From Flint Hill To Fern Terrace, Flinthill.
These works are categorised as Major.
Multi-way signals will be in place for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 12 October 2026 and could run through until 9 November 2026. The works will impact the footway, carriageway and verge.
This roadwork event was last updated by Northern Gas Networks on 16 Sep 2026 at 10:18.
14 Oct and 10 Dec 2026
Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council are proposing to carry out Section 50 on School Lane, High Spen, Rowlands Gill.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 14 October 2026 and could run through until 10 December 2026. The works will impact the footway and carriageway.
This roadwork event was last updated by Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council on 11 May 2026 at 09:43.
26 Oct and 13 Nov 2026
Northern Gas Networks are proposing to carry out Utility repair and maintenance works on Birch Crescent, Burnopfield.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 26 October 2026 and could run through until 13 November 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Northern Gas Networks on 8 Jul 2026 at 11:13.
26 Oct and 16 Nov 2026
Northern Gas Networks are proposing to carry out Utility repair and maintenance works on Ewehurst Crescent, Dipton.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 26 October 2026 and could run through until 16 November 2026. The works will impact the footway and carriageway.
This roadwork event was last updated by Northern Gas Networks on 10 Aug 2026 at 09:58.
26 Oct and 2 Nov 2026
Durham County Council are proposing to carry out Highway repair and maintenance works on Barley Mill Road, Bridgehill.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 26 October 2026 and could run through until 2 November 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Durham County Council on 28 Aug 2026 at 12:56.
2 Nov 2026 and 23 Apr 2027
Northumberland County Council are proposing to carry out Highway repair and maintenance works on A68 Scales Cross To Broomhaugh, Riding Mill.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 2 November 2026 and could run through until 23 April 2027. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Northumberland County Council on 18 Sep 2026 at 13:16.
2 Nov 2026 and 23 Apr 2027
Northumberland County Council were proposing to carry out Highway repair and maintenance works on A68 Scales Cross To Broomhaugh, Riding Mill.
These works were categorised as Major.
The road was planned to be closed for some or all of the period. However, the works were cancelled.
The works were originally planned to start 2 November 2026 and run through until 23 April 2027. The works were due to impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Northumberland County Council on 18 Sep 2026 at 11:49.
2 Nov 2026 and 23 Apr 2027
Northumberland County Council were proposing to carry out Highway repair and maintenance works on A68 Scales Cross To Broomhaugh, Riding Mill.
These works were categorised as Major.
The road was planned to be closed for some or all of the period. However, the works were cancelled.
The works were originally planned to start 2 November 2026 and run through until 23 April 2027. The works were due to impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Northumberland County Council on 3 Sep 2026 at 14:25.
2 Nov 2026 and 23 Apr 2027
Northumberland County Council were proposing to carry out Highway repair and maintenance works on A68 Kilnpit Hill To Scales Cross, Kiln Pit Hill, Consett.
These works were categorised as Major.
The road was planned to be closed for some or all of the period. However, the works were cancelled.
The works were originally planned to start 2 November 2026 and run through until 23 April 2027. The works were due to impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Northumberland County Council on 9 Sep 2026 at 14:24.
2 and 16 Nov 2026
Durham County Council are proposing to carry out Highway repair and maintenance works on John Street, Consett.
These works are categorised as Major.
Multi-way signals will be in place for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 2 November 2026 and could run through until 16 November 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Durham County Council on 16 Sep 2026 at 13:12.
2 and 16 Nov 2026
Durham County Council are proposing to carry out Highway repair and maintenance works on Victoria Road, Consett.
These works are categorised as Major.
Multi-way signals will be in place for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 2 November 2026 and could run through until 16 November 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Durham County Council on 16 Sep 2026 at 13:11.
2 and 16 Nov 2026
Durham County Council are proposing to carry out Highway repair and maintenance works on Raglan Street, Consett.
These works are categorised as Major.
Multi-way signals will be in place for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 2 November 2026 and could run through until 16 November 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Durham County Council on 16 Sep 2026 at 13:13.
4 and 8 Nov 2026
Northumbrian Water are proposing to carry out Utility repair and maintenance works on Painshawfield Road, Stocksfield.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 4 November 2026 and could run through until 8 November 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Northumbrian Water on 17 Aug 2026 at 11:37.
30 Nov 2026 and 21 May 2027
Northumberland County Council are proposing to carry out Highway repair and maintenance works on Adderlane Road, West Wylam.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 30 November 2026 and could run through until 21 May 2027. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Northumberland County Council on 24 Aug 2026 at 13:43.
2 and 4 Dec 2026
Northumbrian Water are proposing to carry out Utility repair and maintenance works on Apperley Road, Stocksfield.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 2 December 2026 and could run through until 4 December 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Northumbrian Water on 9 Sep 2026 at 14:31.
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