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 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 ongoing. Southbound traffic can travel via Grey Street.

As part of these works improvements have been made to the pedestrian crossing at the Mosley Street / Swan House junction.

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

From 13 January 2025, Worswick Street will be fully closed to traffic in both directions to allow coordinated works by the city council and Northern Powergrid to be completed safely.

Temporary diversions will be in place throughout the closure, which is expected to remain until Saturday 2 March.

These works will include kerb works at the Worswick Street /  Pilgrim Street junction and the installation of ducts at the Worswick Street / Carliol Square junction.

Most of the remaining highways works in this area are expected to be largely complete by March 2025, followed by overnight resurfacing work. Details on this will be confirmed closer to the time.

Final elements of the highways works will be carried out following completion of work on neighbouring development sites.

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.

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

Pedestrian access to all premises on Pilgrim Street and the streets leading off it will remain open throughout all works.

Pedestrian access to Worswick Street will also be maintained during the temporary closure of this road. Cyclists are advised to follow any signed diversion routes, or dismount and walk. 

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.

During the temporary closure of Worswick Street, signed diversions for vehicles will be in place and access to Carliol Square will be available via John Dobson Street and Carliol Street.

Access to Worswick Street for emergency vehicles will be maintained whenever it is safe to do so.

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.