Which roads are set to be closed in Darlington this week

Full list of road closures impacting Darlington. <i>(Image: PA)</i>
Full list of road closures impacting Darlington. (Image: PA)
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Drivers in Darlington should prepare for a series of road closures next week for essential maintenance and utility works.

Here are all the closures you should be aware of:

Blackwell

A planned road closure will occur on Blackwell starting on March 23. The restrictions are set to remain in place until April 2.

Parkside

Road closure works are scheduled on Parkside for March 27.

The restrictions are set to remain in place on this date as highway repair and maintenance works will take place.

These works include the replacement of damaged pedestrian railings under the Parkside railway bridge.

Pateley Moor Crescent

Utility asset works will result in road closures on Pateley Moor Crescent from March 26 to March 27.

These restrictions are set to remain in place during this period as undertakings will cleanse the sewer without excavation.

The closure will affect the carriageway near addresses 9 to 77.

Additionally, another closure will also take place at Pateley Moor Crescent from March 26 to March 27.

Grainger Street to Clifton Road Cross Back Street

Grainger Street to Clifton Road Cross Back Street will see road closures from March 25 to March 26 due to utility asset works.

The restrictions are set to remain in place while lining works to the sewer proceed without excavation.

This affects the carriageway at the rear of 131 Clifton Road.

Clifton Road and Belvedere Road Back Street

Beginning on March 23 and lasting until March 27, there will be a closure on Clifton Road and Belvedere Road Back Street.

The restrictions are set to remain in place as utility repair and maintenance works will be conducted.

These works involve sewer lining without excavation from the rear of 1 to 27 Belvedere Road.

Park Lane

Park Lane will experience road closures from March 23 to March 24 for highway repair and maintenance works.

The restrictions are set to remain in place while plate testing is carried out at the crane and outrigger points outside Darlington Train Station.

Victoria Road North Back

Road closures on Victoria Road North Back are scheduled from March 23 to April 1.

The restrictions are set to remain in place during the installation of a new service connection by Northern Gas Networks.

The works will lay a new service 2m in the carriageway at the rear of 119 Hotel.

Skinnergate

Skinnergate will be closed from March 5 to March 26 for other works. The restrictions are set to remain in place for the duration of the road closure.

Abbey Road

Ongoing road closures on Abbey Road started on February 23 and will continue until April 17.

These restrictions are set to remain in place due to highway improvement works, including the installation of speed tables and footway improvement.

The area affected spans from Carmel Road North Junction to just past Neville Road Junction.

Thompson Street West

Thompson Street West will experience road closures that started on January 21 and are set to continue until March 26.

The restrictions are set to remain in place while utility asset works are conducted.

Work involves excavation in the footway and carriageway for approximately 750m to install a new underground electric cable.

Balmoral Road

Balmoral Road will undergo closures starting on March 22 and lasting until April 29.

The restrictions are set to remain in place for footpath works.

Adjustments to pedestrian routes should be expected in this area.

Harrowgate Village and Beaumont Hill

Both Harrowgate Village and Beaumont Hill will see road closures until March 27 due to ongoing highway improvement works.

These restrictions are set to remain in place as S278 works for new developments proceed, impacting the footway, carriageway, and verge from Dewberry Lane to Village Hall and from Dewberry Lane to 25 Beaumont Hill.

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