Blaydon Race road closures 2023
Motorists are advised to expect some delays on Tyneside on Friday 9 June as the annual Blaydon Race gets underway.
The 5.6 mile annual road race will follow a similar route to last year, starting from the Newcastle Quayside.
To ensure the event proceeds safely it is necessary to introduce temporary road closures to the following roads.
The closures will start from 6pm and will be in place until 9.30pm.
Gateshead Council roads affected by closures:
- Swing Bridge
- Bridge Street
- Bottle Bank
- A695 Scotswood Bridge
- A695 Blaydon Highway
- Tundry Way
- Chainbridge Road
For further details see the roadworks map and click on the symbol of a runner by the Scotswood Bridge.
Newcastle City Council roads affected by closures:
- B1600 between City Road and Quayside
- Quayside
- Sandhill
- Swing Bridge
- Javel Groupe
- Close
- Forth Banks
- Scotswood Road
- Whitehouse Road
- Skinnerburn Road
- Shot Factory Lane
- Water Street
- Monarch Road
- William Armstrong Drive
- Scotswood Bridge
Further details of road closures in Newcastle are available on Newcastle City Council's website (opens new window).
The closures are likely to cause some congestion in Newcastle city centre, Gateshead town centre and Blaydon as well as other roads in and out of the city.
Fully signposted diversions will be in place, but drivers are advised to avoid the affected areas if possible and to allow additional time for journeys.
The full route for the Blaydon Race 2023 can be found on the Plot a Route website (opens new window).
Travelling to a concert?
This year's Blaydon Race coincides with a spectacular weekend of live music in the North East:
- Friday 9 June: Sam Fender at St James' Park, Newcastle
- Saturday 10 June: Sam Fender at St James' Park, Newcastle, and Pink at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland
- Sunday 11 June: Pink at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland
With people travelling from all over to enjoy the concerts, our transport network is expected to be extremely busy. Please plan your journey in advance and allow extra time to reach your destination.
Motorists are advised to expect some delays on Tyneside on Friday 9 June as the annual Blaydon Race gets underway.
The 5.6 mile annual road race will follow a similar route to last year, starting from the Newcastle Quayside.
To ensure the event proceeds safely it is necessary to introduce temporary road closures to the following roads.
The closures will start from 6pm and will be in place until 9.30pm.
Gateshead Council roads affected by closures:
- Swing Bridge
- Bridge Street
- Bottle Bank
- A695 Scotswood Bridge
- A695 Blaydon Highway
- Tundry Way
- Chainbridge Road
For further details see the roadworks map and click on the symbol of a runner by the Scotswood Bridge.
Newcastle City Council roads affected by closures:
- B1600 between City Road and Quayside
- Quayside
- Sandhill
- Swing Bridge
- Javel Groupe
- Close
- Forth Banks
- Scotswood Road
- Whitehouse Road
- Skinnerburn Road
- Shot Factory Lane
- Water Street
- Monarch Road
- William Armstrong Drive
- Scotswood Bridge
Further details of road closures in Newcastle are available on Newcastle City Council's website (opens new window).
The closures are likely to cause some congestion in Newcastle city centre, Gateshead town centre and Blaydon as well as other roads in and out of the city.
Fully signposted diversions will be in place, but drivers are advised to avoid the affected areas if possible and to allow additional time for journeys.
The full route for the Blaydon Race 2023 can be found on the Plot a Route website (opens new window).
Travelling to a concert?
This year's Blaydon Race coincides with a spectacular weekend of live music in the North East:
- Friday 9 June: Sam Fender at St James' Park, Newcastle
- Saturday 10 June: Sam Fender at St James' Park, Newcastle, and Pink at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland
- Sunday 11 June: Pink at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland
With people travelling from all over to enjoy the concerts, our transport network is expected to be extremely busy. Please plan your journey in advance and allow extra time to reach your destination.
