Overnight Roadworks at Newsham from 7th July 2025

From Monday 7 July 2025 for approximately 3 weeks, there will be full road closures in place across the west and east side of the new station to facilitate final surfacing and white lining to footpaths and carriageways. We will also be installing lighting columns and refuge islands and traffic signs.

Traffic management

Due to proximity of works to live traffic, this work is required to take place on nights between the hours of 8:00pm – 6:00am mid-week nights only. Please follow diversion routes and signage during this period. Vehicle access will be marshalled and remain open for residents only and pedestrian access will be maintained throughout the works via diversion routes.

During this period local bus services including the X8 and X10 will be impacted.

Service X8

Buses will be required to divert via Benridge Bus Link, Newcastle Road & Plessey Rd before joining normal route in each direction. This would result in the South Beach area being unserved on the evening.

Service X10

Buses will be required to divert via Benridge Bus Link before joining their normal route on Newcastle Road in each direction.

Please visit https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/ for more information.

Please see below diagram for where the road closures will be in place on South Newsham Road.

In addition to these works, there will be temporary off-peak two-way traffic lights on the east of South Newsham Road A1061 to facilitate bus stop kerb modifications and lighting column ducting from Monday 7 July 2025 until Monday 14 July 2025.

What to expect during these works

During this overnight work, we will be carrying out road surfacing which will include the use of JCB, planer, dumper, blow torch, floor saw and other machinery. There is potential for impact on people living and working close by, however every effort will be taken to limit this where practically possible. Any noise arising from the works will be within the legal levels under UK law and every effort to keep noise, dust and vibration, as limited as possible although some level of disturbance is to be expected.