PROPOSED ROUTE
The proposed Pegswood Bypass runs from the A197 at Whorral Bank in a south-easterly direction across agricultural land to cross the East Coast Main Railway Line, after which it turns east and then north east to join the A197 again, on the eastern side of Pegswood village. (Click to enlarge map)
The scheme comprises an at grade roundabout on the A197 at Whorral Bank, with the road running through a shallow cutting and then on an embankment as it approaches the proposed Climbing Tree bridge over the railway. From there the road is mainly at grade with a gradient falling gently to the east towards the new Pegswood roundabout junction with the C395 Bothal Road. From this junction the road falls gently towards its eastern limit, on shallow embankment, where it ties into the existing A197.
The bypass will be approximately 2.7km in length, comprising single carriageway road, 7.3m in width.
The road construction works are expected to take approximately 15 months.
For further detailed technical information regarding the scheme please click here for the technical information section.
The purpose of the scheme by Northumberland County Council is to create is to create the first phase of a new 6.3km single carriageway route, with provision for non motorised users, between the A1 Trunk Road and the former coalfield areas of Ashington, Newbiggin, Lynemouth etc, in South East Northumberland.
The route shall bypass Morpeth to the North, Pegswood to the South and rejoin the existing A197 road East of Pegswood.
The road will improve access onto the A1 Trunk Road in all directions, reducing traffic, accidents, and increasing safety in Morpeth and Pegswood, and will provide development opportunities to the North of Morpeth. (Click to enlarge plan)