'Long-awaited' £60 million road upgrade gets boost

Plans for a “long-awaited” £60 million coastal town road upgrade have moved forward.

Northumberland County Council has backed a blueprint to develop a relief road in Blyth.

Officials say the work will create a new dual carriageway, widen an existing single carriageway and create a link road between Chase Farm Drive and Ogle Drive. 

They add it will also include new bus stops, cycleways and footpaths along the A1061. 

A decision on Government funding to support the scheme is expected later this year.

Councillor Richard Wearmouth, deputy leader and cabinet member with responsibility for active travel, said: “We have been pushing for this project for a long time, and it’s great to see these plans being taken forward. 

“We know the traffic in and around Blyth can be a real problem.

“This is a hugely important project and we’re hopeful the Government will be providing the remainder of the funding needed to bring this to fruition.” 

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