A197 Morpeth Northern Bypass

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Type: Bypass or realignment for use by all traffic
Status: In planning or on hold
Authority: Northumberland CC
Cost: £ 30.1m
Finance: DfT/Northumberland CC
Timescale: 2013-2015
Length: 3.8 km (2.4 miles)

Scheme Outline

Construction of a new single carriageway road to link the A1 north-west of Morpeth with the A197 Pegswood bypass at the Whorral Bank roundabout. As part of the scheme, the existing A1/A192 junction at Fairmoor will be closed, and a new, grade-separated junction will be built just to the south.

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Progress

30 October 2010	Following the autumn spending review, this scheme has been allocated to the DfT's pre-qualification group. It will therefore undergo further scrutiny before a final decision is made on whether or not to proceed.
5 February 2011	According to a statement by the Transport Secretary yesterday, this scheme has now been moved into the development pool, which means it will be considered for funding along with other competing schemes. A final decision is expected by the end of 2011.
14 December 2011	The DfT will contribute £21.1m towards this scheme, it was announced today.

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