Morpeth Northern Bypass
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. 44 hectares inside the published boundary.
What is proposed
Construction of a single carriageway 3.8km long extending from Whorral Bank on the A197, to the north east of Morpeth, westward to the A1 trunk road to include separate cycleway/footway, new at-grade roundabout to be created at the intersection of the bypass with the existing A192 at Lane End. A new standard grade separated junction with slip roads and a dumbbell roundabout arrangement, to provide ‘all movements’ access to the A1 trunk road and a link to St. Leonard’s Lane. Construction of new bridges at Cotting Burn, How Burn and Kater Dene.
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