A695 Scotswood Road and William Armstrong Drive - Proposed turning restrictions and bus lane amendments 2026

Please give us your views on our proposals relating to A695 Scotswood Road and William Armstrong Drive in 2026 by taking part in this short consultation.

Statutory Notice: We propose to -
(a)  introduce a prohibition of left-hand turn restriction for all vehicles from A695 Scotswood Road into William Armstrong Drive, 
(b)  introduce a prescribed left-hand turn restriction for all vehicles from William Armstrong Drive into A695 Scotswood Road, and
(c) extend the bus lane on William Armstrong Drive westbound (nearside lane) – from its junction with A695 Scotswood Road in a south easterly direction for 120 metres.  

More details about this can be found in the 'Notice of Proposal', which can be found in the supporting documents below.  A plan, reasons for the proposals and draft Orders are also attached.  Please read these documents:

Details can also be viewed at https://newcastle.traffweb.app/

Please give us your views by completing the short survey below. If you wish to object to the proposals, please also email: traffic.notices@newcastle.gov.uk setting out the grounds for your objection. This consultation is based in Wingrove and Elswick wards and will end on 30th October 2026.

If you require information about this in a different format (such as large print), please get in touch with traffic.consultation@newcastle.gov.uk


How we will store and use your responses
We are asking for your contact details so that we can let you know about the outcome of this consultation. We will store your details securely, we will not share them with anyone else, and we will not use them for any other purpose.  If you would like us to remove your contact details from our records, please email: traffic.notices@newcastle.gov.uk. This is governed by our Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy
We will use your responses to inform our decision about these proposals. You can find out what will happen next here on www.letstalknewcastle.co.uk, or email: traffic.notices@newcastle.gov.uk  Thank you. 
Wards
  • Elswick
  • Wingrove

Start Date

08 October 2026

End Date

31 October 2026

Days Remaining

22

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