As 60,000 runners take on the world’s greatest and best half-marathon, the AJ Bell Great North Run, this weekend, a series of road closures will be in place across Newcastle, including the Tyne Bridge, and people are urged to plan ahead.
The major annual sporting event will take place on Sunday 7 September, with runners starting in Newcastle city centre, with the iconic route crossing the Tyne Bridge, as they run the 13.1 miles from Newcastle to South Shields.
In order to facilitate this major event safely, a number of road closures are required, with full details below.
Road closures will be in place around the start area near the Town Moor and Exhibition Park, from 8pm on Saturday evening until 6pm on Sunday. This includes the North West Radial (A167) and associated slip roads between Grandstand Road and Great North Road, and North Terrace between Claremont Road and Town Moor.
Central motorway (A167M) between Great North Road and Tyne Bridge and the Tyne Bridge itself will be closed on Sunday from 8.45am until around 2.30pm.
Runners and spectators coming into the city are encouraged to use public transport where possible. Park and ride facilities operate from many Metro stations and from the MetroCentre, just off the A1.
As per last year, spectators are encouraged to find alternative areas from the Tyne Bridge to cheer runners on due to the ongoing Tyne Bridge refurbishment programme, which has only one footway open. Marshalls will be in place to ensure the footway is kept clear for people crossing the river.
Cllr Juna Sathian, cabinet member for transport and climate said: “The Great North Run is the sporting highlight of the year, when all eyes are on the city as 60,000 runners make their way over our iconic Tyne Bridge, a key part of what makes this course so special. This is set to be another fabulous weekend in the city and we look forward to providing a warm Geordie welcome to everyone taking part.
“With both the central motorway and Tyne Bridge undergoing improvements, we have worked closely with the organisers to ensure this event is as spectacular as always.
“We are incredibly proud to host this event and wish good luck to everyone taking part.”
Following the event, teams will move in to begin the mammoth task of removing the road closures. With the central motorway undergoing works between New Bridge Street and Claremont Road, lane restrictions will be reintroduced on the northbound carriageway, once the last runner has passed through.
The full list of ROAD CLOSURES include:
Closed between 20.00 on Saturday 6th September 2025 and 18.00 on Sunday 7th September 2025
1. The Northwest Radial (Jedburgh Road A167) and associated slip roads between Grandstand Road and Great North Road.
2. North Terrace between Claremont Road and Town Moor.
Closed between 08.45 and 14:30 on Sunday 7th September 2025
1. Central Motorway East (A167) (M) and associated slip roads between Great North Road and Tyne Bridge.
2. Tyne Bridge.
Closed between 06.45 and 13.30 on Sunday 7th September 2025
1. Claremont Road between Grandstand Road and Queen Victoria Road.
2. Hunters Road between Sheraton Street and Claremont Road.
Closed between 07.00 and 12.00 on Sunday 7th September 2025
1. Claremont Road between Queen Victoria Road and Barras Bridge.
2. Queen Victoria Road between Claremont Road and Royal Victoria Infirmary Multi Storey Car park exit.
Closed between the hours of 10.00 and 11.00 on Sunday 7th September 2025
1. Jesmond Dene Road at its junction with Great North Road
2. Great North Road (Northbound) at its junction with Grandstand Road
3. Great North Road (Southbound) at its junction with Grandstand Road
