Motorists in the North East are advised to be aware of several road closures in place across County Durham this week.

Some roads are fully closed, others currently have lane closures and temporary traffic measures in place, a handful of which affect some of the region's busiest routes.

Drivers are urged to make allowances for these closures and alter their travel arrangements if necessary.

Diversion routes may also be in place on various roads, so drivers are encouraged to see if any of the works on this list are likely to disrupt their journeys.

Here are all the road closures in County Durham to watch out for this week:

  • A177 South Road - Durham - County Durham - Temporary traffic lights due to gas main work on A177 South Road near John Snow College Turnoff. Until 5pm on November 30.
  • B6300 Browney Lane - Sunderland Bridge - Browney Lane in both directions closed due to roadworks from A167 (Sunderland Bridge) to St Johns Road (Meadowfield). Until December 12.
  • Elvet Hill Road - Durham - Temporary traffic lights due to gas main work on Elvet Hill Road between South Road and Millhill Lane. Until 5pm on November 30.
  • Framwelgate Waterside - Durham - Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on Framwelgate Waterside near Radisson Blu Hotel. Until December 16.
  • Freemans Place - Durham - Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on Freemans Place near The New Multistorey Car Park. Until December 16.
  • North Railway Street - Durham - Temporary traffic lights due to electricity work on North Railway Street at Back North Terrace. Until November 25.
  • Wallnook Lane - Langley Park - Wallnook Lane in both directions closed due to roadworks between Front Terrace and First Terrace. Until December 2024.

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