Road closures and works in Darlington on Tuesday March 24

With a host of highway and utility works scheduled or already underway, residents and drivers in Darlington are advised to check their routes and allow extra time for journeys.

Here are the works and closures you should know for Tuesday, March 24:

Blackwell: Major Road Closures for Gas Mains Upgrade

A major closure is in place for the section of Blackwell between its junctions with Bridge Road and Carmel Road South.

Northern Gas Networks is carrying out utility repair and maintenance works affecting the carriageway, footways, and verge.

The project involves the abandonment and replacement of extensive lengths of pipework and is scheduled to run until April 15.

During this time, the road will be fully closed to through traffic.

Carmel Road South: Lane Closures for Gas Works

Carmel Road South will also see major work as Northern Gas Networks undertakes a gas mains replacement between the roundabout and the opposite side of The Spinnery Junction.

The works, set to last until June 16, will include lane closures. Comprehensive replacements of existing cast iron pipes with polyethylene are planned, resulting in significant activity along the footway and carriageway.

Motorists should expect slower traffic and lane restrictions for the duration.

Abbey Road: Road Closure for Highway Improvements

Darlington Borough Council is carrying out major improvement works on Abbey Road, from the Carmel Road North junction to just past the Neville Road junction. Works are due to finish on April 17.

The closure is in place for the installation of a speed table and footway improvements, with phase two continuing subsequent works.

Vehicles will not have through access during this period.

Clifton Road and Belvedere Road Back Street: Sewer Maintenance Closure

A road closure is in force from the rear of 1 to 27 Belvedere Road, including Clifton Road and the Belvedere Road back street.

Northumbrian Water is carrying out sewer lining works, which will not involve excavation.

The closure will be in effect until March 27.

Park Lane: One-Day Road Closure for Testing at Train Station

On March 24, Park Lane outside Darlington Train Station will be closed for major maintenance works by O2 (UK) Limited.

The closure enables plate testing.

Victoria Road North Back: Service Connection Closure

Northern Gas Networks will close Victoria Road North Back at the rear of 119 Hotel, from March 23 until April 1.

This closure is required for a new gas service connection.

Eastbourne Road and Belgrave Street Back Street: Urgent Water Leak Repairs

Northumbrian Water will close the rear of 6 Belgrave Street from March 23 to March 27 for urgent repairs to renew a leaking boundary box.

No through traffic will be permitted for the duration.

Brighton Road and Belgrave Street Back Street: Sewer Repairs

Urgent works will also be carried out by Northumbrian Water at the rear of 41 Brighton Road between March 23 and March 27, requiring a road closure for leak repair works.

Geneva Road: Temporary Traffic Signals for Water Works

On March 24, Geneva Road at number 248 will see minor utility repairs by Northumbrian Water.

Two-way traffic signals will be in place for the duration of the works.

Other Ongoing Closures

Elsewhere, road closures and traffic signals are in operation at Skinnergate, Crown Street (due to a sinkhole), Archdeacon Crescent, Rotary Way, Thompson Street West, Harrowgate Village, and Beaumont Hill, as various utility and council works continue in and around Darlington.

Drivers are encouraged to observe all on-site signage and plan for ongoing disruption as improvement and upgrade works progress across the town.