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Major disruption to services in Gateshead

29th Jun 2026 - 16th Jul 2026

Five Bridges Roundabout is fully closed until early morning on 16 July, while Gateshead Council work on the demolition of the flyover.

During this period many Go North East services in the Gateshead area will be rerouted, and delays are expected.

Further information can be found through the link below:

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Road closure at Bishop Auckland affecting service X21

2nd - 13th Jul 2026

Buses on service X21 will be unable to serve Bishop Auckland Bus Station between 20:00 & 06:00 the following morning on the evenings of Thursday 2nd until Sunday 12th July (except Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July) while Durham County Council carry out essential works.  Buses will depart from Newgate Street, opposite The Mitre pub.

The Sill - Road Closure

2nd Jul 2026 onwards

Due to a road closure, the AD122 is unable to serve Vinolanda, Services will wait their time at The Sill

Diversion on the 27 at Jarrow Road.

29th Jun 2026 - 3rd Jul 2026

  • Affected routes:
  • 27

Between 8pm and 6am the following morning on the evenings from Monday 29th June until Friday 3rd July, diversions are in place on the 27 because of roadworks. There is no service on Jarrow Road. Please use stops at Straker Street and Church Bank.

Roadworks at Bridgehill affecting service 47

23rd Jun 2026 - 10th Aug 2026

  • Affected routes:
  • 47

Buses on service 47 towards Newcastle can not serve stops at Chaytor Road and Pleasant View due to roadworks making the road to narrow for two vehicles to pass safely.

Buses will operate along Pemberton Road and Durham Road, serving all stops on the diversionary route.

School buses SB2 & SB3 in the afternoon will operate via Chaytor Road before serving Pemberton Road.  SB2 will terminate at Pemberton Road while SB3 will continue to Medomsley.

Road closure at Dilston affecting services 10 & X85

22nd Jun 2026 - 22nd Dec 2026

Buses on services 10 & X85 will be unable to serve bus stops at Dilston Cemetery and Bridge End from Monday 22nd June until Tuesday 22nd December. Buses will divert via the A695 and Station Road in both directions.

Road closure at South Shore Road affecting services 53 & 54

12th Jun 2026 onwards

Buses on services 53 & 54 are diverted due to emergency works connected to the Tyne Bridge refurbishment scheme.  Service 53 will omit Hillgate, South Shore Road and Hawks Road and will operate directly from Swing Bridge to the Glasshouse.  Service 54 will operate direct via Tyne Bridge omitting stops between Gateshead Askew Road and Newcastle City Centre.

Road closure at Greenwood Avenue affecting service 6

18th May 2026 - 3rd Jul 2026

  • Affected routes:
  • 6

Buses on service 6 will be unable to serve stops on Langley Lane or Greenwood Avenue from start of service on Monday 18th May for approximately 6 weeks.  Buses will operate via Holmside Lane in both directions.

Damaged bus stop Barnes Park affecting services 20, 20A, 32 & X20

8th Apr 2026 onwards

The bus stop at Barnes Park for services travelling away from Sunderland has been removed following an accident. Buses will serve the previous stop.

Stanley Bus Station Refurbishment

7th Apr 2026 - 30th Sep 2026

Between 7th April and the end of September 2026, Stanley Bus Station will be undergoing a major refurbishment. During this time, certain stands will be out of use and as such your bus may depart from a different stand from normal. Please refer to signage located within the station for more information.

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Bus stop closure at Borough Road affecting service 32

4th Apr 2026 - 19th Sep 2026

  • Affected routes:
  • 32

Bus stop 25955 at Borough Road / Villiers Street will be out of use from 04/04/26 until 19/09/2026. due to scaffolding on a nearby building.  Please use the previous stop at The William Jameson or the next stop at West Lawrence Street.

These disruptions could affect future journeys

Road closure at Fencehouses Front Street affecting service 20A

6th - 8th Jul 2026

Buses on service 20A will be unable to serve stops between Houghton Church and Rainton Bridge between 09:00 & 15:30 fom Monday 6th to Wednesday 9th July.  Buses will divert non stop between Houghton Church and resume normal route at Rainton Bridge Business Park.

Road closure at Kingsway affecting services 93 & 94

6th - 7th Jul 2026

Buses on services 93 & 94 will be diverted between 20:00 and 06:00 the following morning on the evenings of Monday 6th and Thursday 9th July while Gateshead Council carry out essential maintenance.  Service 93 will divert via Tenth Avenue West, Dukesway and Western Avenue.  Service 94 will divert via Fourth Avenue, Dukesway and Tenth Avenue West.  There are no bus stops on the diversionary route, please use the normal stops on Kingsway and Marquisway that are unaffected by the closure.