en.Wedoany.com Reported - From Wednesday, June 10, traffic controls will be implemented on the eastbound entry ramp of Newcastle Road connecting to the northbound carriageway of the Newcastle Inner City Bypass at Jesmond, and heavy vehicle operators should prepare for travel delays.

The construction team plans to carry out work from Sunday to Thursday, between 7:00 PM and 5:00 AM the following day, weather permitting, for a total of up to seven nights. During construction, the entry ramp will be fully closed, and all eastbound heavy vehicles must detour. Notified vehicles are required to continue east along Newcastle Road, then turn north onto Lambton Road, proceed north via Edith Street and Lorna Street, and then rejoin the Newcastle Inner City Bypass westbound via University Drive. The full detour is expected to add up to 15 minutes to the journey.

Operators of Over-Size and/or Over-Mass (OSOM) vehicles who cannot find an alternative route during the road closure should contact the project team at least one day in advance by calling 1800 818 433. Failure to contact in advance may result in significant delays upon arrival. Upon arrival, OSOM operators must park their vehicles on the shoulder of Newcastle Road between The Crescent and Drury Street, and wait for detour instructions on UHF channel 29.

Vehicles traveling on the westbound lanes of Newcastle Road can still turn right onto the Newcastle Inner City Bypass, as this entry ramp will remain open but reduced to one lane. To ensure the safety of construction workers and drivers, the project team will implement lane closures, traffic controls, reduced speed limits, and warning signs.

Heavy vehicles with a permit must not deviate from the approved route listed on the permit unless a revised permit is obtained in advance from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR).

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