Pilgrim Street Development Sites

Major development work as part of a multi-million pound investment in Newcastle city centre is under way on Pilgrim Street.

The project will see the creation of new, state of the art regional offices for HMRC and will bring thousands of jobs into the city centre.

This will help to support wider regeneration and growth in the city as well as providing a boost to local businesses.

 

The city council is also carrying out highways improvement works to the southern section of Pilgrim Street, between Market Street and Mosley Street. 

These works will include resurfacing, new paving, improved pedestrian crossing facilities and a new two-way cycle lane, making this part of the city more attractive and easier to get around. It will also include new traffic signals at the junction of Worswick Street and Pilgrim Street to allow Worswick Street to be two-way.

As these works take place, a number of temporary changes to the road network in the area will be needed. Businesses on Pilgrim Street, Market Lane and those on the Swan House roundabout remain open and pedestrian access will be maintained throughout the works.

Details of the temporary traffic arrangements are listed below.

Pilgrim Street between Mosley Street and Market Street

There is currently one lane only, heading northbound, for traffic using this section of Pilgrim Street while highways improvement works are carried out. Southbound traffic can travel via Grey Street.

The first phase of these works will see improvements made to the pedestrian crossing at the Mosley Street / Swan House junction.

New paving, resurfacing and a two-way cycle lane will also be installed on this section of Pilgrim Street.

 

From 3 October 2023 traffic restrictions will be in place for part of the day on weekdays on Market Lane.

There will be no access for vehicles on Market Lane between 10am and 3pm, Monday to Friday, to allow works on the road to be carried out.

These restrictions for vehicles only are expected to be in place for up to three weeks.

Pedestrian footpaths and access to all businesses on Market Lane will remain open throughout this time.

 

From 19 October work will move to the section of Pilgrim Street between Market Street and Shakespeare Street.

Motorists are advised that there will be times when access to Shakespeare Street, from Pilgrim Street, will be restricted. This will mean vehicle access to Shakespeare Street will be in and out of Grey Street only during these periods. Signage will be in place to notify drivers when this change in arrangements is in place.

Work is expected to be completed in summer 2024.

 

What this means for bus services.

There may be changes required to some bus stops and routes in this part of the city.

For more information about bus services visit the Nexus website.

What this means for pedestrians and cyclists.

A footpath and cycle route will remain open on this section of Pilgrim Street throughout the duration of the highways works.

During the work to improve the pedestrian crossing at Mosley Street / Swan House, pedestrians will be able to use the existing subway, which has been fitted with new temporary lighting. Businesses on the roundabout remain open. 

Following the completion of the new crossing facilities, the subway will be closed and filled in.

The new crossing and two-way cycle lane will provide safer and improved facilities for people walking and cycling in this part of the city.

Pedestrian access to Market Lane, Shakespeare Street and all premises on the streets will remain open throughout all works.

What this means for drivers and deliveries.

Temporary traffic management arrangements mean that vehicles can currently only travel northbound on this section of Pilgrim Street. Southbound traffic can use Grey Street.

There may be some traffic disruption during these works but we are taking steps to minimise this.

To help reduce the risk of delays we are advising people to avoid this route or use public transport, walk or cycle if possible.

Some access restrictions are likely to be required at certain times on Market Lane, High Bridge Street and Shakespeare Street. Further details about these restrictions and any alternative arrangements will be published in advance and notified to businesses in the area.

On Market Lane the restrictions will be in place on weekdays (Mon – Fri) between 10am and 3pm. This means that vehicle access and deliveries will not be possible during these times.

At certain times during the works drivers will need to access Shakespeare Street via Grey Street. Signage will be in place when these temporary arrangements are in place.

 

Pilgrim Street between Market Street and New Bridge Street West

The southbound section of Pilgrim Street between New Bridge Street West and Market Street, will remain closed until the completion of construction works.

What this means for bus services.

There are no bus stops that are affected as they are already suspended for the construction work, although some bus services will be re-routed.

For more information about bus services visit the Nexus website.

What this means for pedestrians and cyclists.

The footpath on the northbound side of the carriageway will remain open, and pedestrian access to Hood Street will be maintained.

Cyclists are advised to use John Dobson Street as an alternative route southbound, but will still be able to travel northbound.

What this means for drivers and deliveries.

No vehicle access will be available southbound on Pilgrim Street between New Bridge Street West and Market Street.

An alternative route would be via John Dobson Street. Vehicles will still be able to access Hood Street.

Deliveries leaving Northumberland Street will  need to turn right and travel along Blackett Street during the closure.