Great North Run: Road closures

Contents

  1. Overview
  2. Road closures and times
  3. Parking restrictions

Overview

The Great North Run takes place in Newcastle, Gateshead and South Tyneside on Sunday 8 September 2024.

Information about road closures and restrictions across South Tyneside are listed below. 

Alternative routes will be in place and will be indicated by diversion signs.

Instead of using sat nav, use WAZE as they will know which roads have been closed.


Road closures and times - Sunday 8 September

  • Leam Lane (A194) northeast bound carriageway only from White Mare Pool (A194 (M)/A184) to the roundabout at John Reid Road (A1300) between 09:45am and 4pm
  • John Reid Road (A1300) eastbound carriageway from A194 to the roundabout at King George Road (A1018) between 9.45am and 4pm
  • Prince Edward Road and Redwell Lane (A1300) from King George Road (A1018) to Coast Road (A183) between 9.45am and 4pm
  • Coast Road (A183) between Redwell Lane (A1300) and the New Crown Roundabout between 8am and 5.30pm
  • Sea Road (A183) from New Crown roundabout in a north easterly direction for 180metres between 9.45am and 4pm
  • Station Road, south bound for its entire length between 9.45am and 4pm
  • Howard Street (A185) for its entire length between 9.45am and 4pm
  • Coast Road (A183) south for 410 metres from its junction with Redwell Lane between 8am and 5.30pm
  • John Reid Road (A1300) / Winskell Road (Bus Link) between 9.45am and 4pm
  • Bents Park Road from the New Crown roundabout to a point 70 metres southeast of Sea Way between 2.45am and 5.30pm
  • Mowbray Road except for the crossing between Iolanthe Terrace and Westoe Avenue between 9.45am and 4pm
  • Maxwell Street from its junction with Western Approach eastwards for 40 metres between 9.45am and 4pm
  • Newcastle Road (A184) eastbound from the off slip leading to White Mare Pool Interchange in an easterly direction for 600 metres between 9.45am and 4pm
  • Newcastle Road (A184) westbound from the off slip leading to White Mare Pool Interchange in a westerly direction for 600 metres between 9.45am and 4pm
  • Church Bank for its entire length (except for access to Jarrow Hall and St Paul's Church from its junction with Jarrow Road (A185). 7am to 1pm 
  • Newcastle Road (A194) Northeastern carriageway from its junction with Hobson Way to its junction with Jarrow Road (A185) between 9.45am and 4pm

Parking restrictions

There will be restrictions in place between 11am on Saturday 7 September and 6pm on Sunday 8 September.

No vehicle (except a vehicle being used for emergency purposes or managing the event) should wait, load, or unload in:

  • River Drive - South side from a point 190 metres east of its junction with Mile End Road in an easterly direction for 112 metres
  • Pier Parade - Both sides for its entire length
  • Seafield Terrace - East side For its entire length
  • Beach Road - Both sides from its junction with Seaview Terrace eastwards for 180 metres
  • Bents Park Road - Both sides foror its entire length
  • Coast Road - West side from its junction with Prince Edward Road East Roundabout southwards for 453 metres
  • Lizard Lane - From its junction with Marsden Inn Roundabout southwards for 485 metres
  • Coast Road - Both sides from its junction with Redwell Lane Roundabout southwards for 145 metres
  • Kitchener Road - Both sides for its entire length
  • Mill Lane - Both sides from a point 178 metres north of Kitchener Lane southwards for 260 metres
  • Shearwater - South side from its junction with Mill Lane westwards for 150 metres
  • White Rocks Grove - Both sides from its junction with Shearwater southwards for 25 metres

The restrictions only apply at such times and to such extent as they may from time to time be indicated by the display of traffic signs.

These restrictions are necessary to make sure the roads along the Great North Run competitor bus routes are kept clear of parked vehicles to allow the area to be accessed in a safe environment and for the safety of those taking part in the event. 

During the above road closures, no cars will be allowed to turn left from:

  • Harbour View to River Drive
  • Access road between Harbour View to River Drive and Boat Club
  • Harbour Drive North car park to Harbour Drive Sandhaven Hotel access road
  • Pier Head car park to Harbour Drive
  • South Promenade North car park to Sea Road
  • Marsden Rattler car park to Sea Road
  • South Promenade South car park to Sea Road
  • Bents Park Recreation Ground to Bents Park
  • Sandy Chare, Whitburn to Front Street (B1299), Whitburn

During the above road closures, no cars will be allowed to turn right from:

  • Dragon car park to Sea Road
  • Bents Park Recreation Ground to Sea Road (South East exit)
  • Chesterton Road to John Reid Road
  • Perth Avenue to John Reid Road

For information about parking and public transport, see travel information.