A167 Newton Aycliffe upgrade

Work to deliver improvements to the A167's Central Avenue and Ricknall Lane junctions, and at the A167/A689 Rushyford roundabout is complete. We would like to thank all road users and residents for their patience while this work has been done. Minor works off the highway, including finishing landscaping, fencing and some signage work will be completed over the coming weeks.

Work started in July 2024 to provide additional road capacity in the area, and potentially allow the development of up to 1,400 new homes on the Low Copelaw site to the east of the town.

Programme of work

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Phase	Proposed traffic management	Time	Expected start	Expected end
Rushyford roundabout	Temporary traffic lights during construction	24 hours	Complete	Complete
Rushyford roundabout	Road resurfacing of roundabout approaches. Lane closure in operation.	Night work (7.00pm to 6.00am)	Complete	Complete
Rushyford roundabout and St Cuthberts Way	Essential overnight road closures for resurfacing	Night work (8.00pm to 6.00am)	Complete	Complete
Central Avenue closure	Central Avenue junction closed with A167	24 hours	Complete	Complete
Ricknall Lane junction closure	Ricknall Lane junction with A167	24 hours	Complete	Complete