Overnight closures announced for major roads in North Yorkshire for 2026
National Highways has announced a series of overnight traffic restrictions affecting several major trunk roads in North Yorkshire as part of a long-term programme of maintenance and improvement works.
Under powers granted by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, National Highways Limited has made a Temporary Prohibition of Traffic Order covering sections of the A168, A19, A174, A1053 and A66. The restrictions will apply across parts of North Yorkshire, Cleveland, County Durham and Tyne and Wear.
The works are scheduled to take place overnight between 8:00pm and 6:00am, during a period beginning on January 2, 2026 and ending on December 23, 2026. National Highways has confirmed that the exact duration of each closure will vary depending on the type of work being carried out at different locations.
The Order allows for temporary prohibitions on:
- Both directions of the A168, A19, A174, A1053 and A66 between Dishforth and the Tyne Tunnel, including all roundabouts
- All slip roads and link roads connected to these routes
- Adjacent side roads and laybys
During closures, traffic will be diverted via alternative junctions on the affected trunk roads and surrounding local roads. Clearly signed diversion routes will be in place to guide motorists through the area.
Emergency services, vehicles involved in the works, and winter maintenance vehicles will be exempt from the restrictions. The prohibitions will only apply at times and locations indicated by traffic signage.
The Order comes into force on January 1, 2026 and will remain valid until December 23, 2026.
Motorists seeking further information can contact the National Highways Customer Contact Centre on 0300 123 5000 or by email at [email protected].
The notice was issued on behalf of National Highways Limited by Sharon Brown, with offices at 2 City Walk, Leeds LS11 9AR.
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