A1 in Northumberland - Morpeth to Ellingham
A nationally significant infrastructure project in Northumberland (County), Northumberland. A decision has been made. We are confirming the outcome.
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Where it is in the process
- Pre-application
- Submitted
- Pre-examination
- Examination
- Recommendation
- Decision due
- Decision made
The site
The outline is the boundary the promoter published. It can include cable, pipeline or road routes as well as the main site. 362 hectares inside the published boundary.
What is proposed
Thirteen miles of upgrades to dual the carriageway linking Morpeth and Alnwick bypasses with the dual carriageway near Ellingham, to create a continuous dual carriageway from Newcastle to Ellingham. The A1 Morpeth to Ellingham is one project seeking to widen two sections of the A1 single carriageway to dual carriageway, consisting of: • A1 Morpeth to Felton – upgrade approximately 8 miles of the A1 between Morpeth and Felton to dual carriageway standard. • A1 Alnwick to Ellingham – upgrade approximately 5 miles of the A1 between Alnwick and Ellingham to dual carriageway standard.
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