Transforming Northumberland Street

We are working with construction company Taylor Woodrow to improve Northumberland Street and provide new paving, seating, trees, greenery, and lighting.

The changes will create an elegant and high-quality environment that is inspired by the street’s Medieval history and will reinforce its position as the region’s most vibrant and important high street, setting it apart from other streets.

Work started on the street in December 2023, with further preparatory works taking place in the first few months of 2024, much of which involved various utility companies working on their underground services before the paving and foundations began. 

These improvement works are funded by UK Government. When works complete the street will reflect the changing needs of city centres. Not only will there be great shops, but also spaces for events, entertainment and for people just to spend time in a more welcoming place that can be enjoyed both day and night.

Read more about our plans for Northumberland Street

Update on the works – Jan /February 2025

• Vine Lane to Northumberland Road (East Side): ducting works are complete and the area is temporarily reinstated.
• From Northumberland Road to Vine Lane (West Side): All civil works are finished and we're now 65% through the final paving works.
• Northumberland Road to Prudhoe Place (East Side): Drainage excavation and installation are 60% complete, site clearance and regulating works are at 30% with paving works are 10% finished.
• From Prudhoe Place to Saville Row (East Side): the work area is set up, and we've started drainage excavation works.
• From Prudhoe Place to Saville Row (West Side): Drainage and ducting excavation and installation are both 90% complete, and site clearance and regulating are 25% complete.
• From Saville Row to Lisle Street (East Side): Drainage excavation and installation are fully complete, and site clearance and regulating are 30% complete.
• From Lisle Street to Blackett Street (East Side): Bollard work and all civil and paving works are complete.
• From Saville Row to Brunswick Place (West Side): All works are complete in this section.

We appreciate your patience and support as we continue to transform Northumberland Street into a more vibrant and accessible space for everyone.
 

Information Hub

Taylor Woodrow continues to operate its information hub at 19 Saville Row, just off Northumberland Street. This is a dedicated space to allow engagement with the local community and businesses and to keep everyone up to date on the project’s developments, raise any questions or concerns, and speak with Taylor Woodrow's Public Liaison Officer.
 

What to expect in March 2025

• Brunswick Place: we'll be installing HVM bollards and paving the area around them. We'll also start excavating and installing concrete bays.
• From Vine Lane to St Mary’s Place (West Side): Paving works across the Haymarket Metro Station entrance will continue to progress.
• From Northumberland Road to Vine Lane (West Side): Paving works will be completed during this period.
• From Prudhoe Place to Saville Row (East Side): Drainage works will be 100% complete, and paving works will start during this period.
• On the West Side from Northumberland Road to Prudhoe Place: We'll start works, including drainage and ducting excavation and installation.
• From Prudhoe Place to Saville Row (West Side): Site clearance will be 80% complete, ducting and drainage excavation and installation will be 100% complete, and paving works will start and reach 60% by the end of this period.
• From Saville Row to Lisle Street (East Side): We'll complete a trial hole here, finish excavation to level and regulate the area, and start paving, aiming to reach 50% by the end of the period.

Working hours

The normal working hours are:

• Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm
• Saturday, 8am to and 1pm
• Some agreed night time working 

Noise and disruption from works

• Installing ductwork and drainage
• Removing existing paving
• Installing foundations and tree pits

• Digging up the old concrete base slab of the old road

  Access will be maintained for pedestrians and deliveries.

Questions or comments

If you have questions or comments you can contact the council or our contractors.

Newcastle City Council

For general enquiries:

• email the city centre team
• call 0191 277 2067 and leave a message to request a call back
• submit your question online about Northumberland Street improvements

Taylor Woodrow (contractors)

For construction enquiries contact Taylor Woodrow public liaison officer Nicole Turley by:

• calling 07907 400676
• emailing Taylor Woodrow