Full list of South Tyneside road closures revealed ahead of the Great North Run 2026
The full list of road closures for the upcoming Great North Run has been confirmed.
It’s now less than two weeks until the Great North Run 2026 and preparations are underway across South Tyneside.
The iconic half marathon will be held on Sunday, September 13, and will once again see tens of thousands of runners cross the finish line in South Shields.
As usual, travelling within the borough is expected to be very busy that day and there will be a number of road closures in place before, during and after the event.
South Tyneside Council has confirmed that full list of closures, which is as follows:
- Leam Lane (A194) northeast bound carriageway only from White Mare Pool (A194(M) / A184) to the roundabout at John Reid Road (A1300).
- John Reid Road (A1300) eastbound carriageway from A194 to the roundabout at King George Road (A1018).
- Prince Edward Road and Redwell Lane (A1300) from King George Road (A1018) to Coast Road (A183).
- Coast Road (A183) between Redwell Lane (A1300) and the New Crown Roundabout.
- Sea Road (A183) from New Crown roundabout in a north easterly direction for 180 metres.
- Coast Road (A183) south for 410 metres from its junction with Redwell Lane.
- John Reid Road (A1300)/Winskell Road (Bus Link).
- Bents Park Road from the New Crown roundabout to a point 70 metres southeast of Sea Way.
- Mowbray Road with the exception of the crossing between Iolanthe Terrace and Westoe Avenue.
- Maxwell Street from its junction with Western Approach eastwards for 40 metres.
- Newcastle Road (A184) eastbound from the off slip leading to White Mare Pool Interchange in an easterly direction for 600 metres.
- Newcastle Road (A184) westbound from the off slip leading to White Mare Pool Interchange in a westerly direction for 600 metres.
- Church Bank for its entire length except for access to Jarrow Hall and St Paul's Church from its junction with Jarrow Road (A185).
- Newcastle Road (A194) north-eastern carriageway from its junction with Hobson Way to its junction with Jarrow Road (A185).
- Seafield Terrace from its junction with Ocean Road to its junction with Beach Road.
- Shaftesbury Avenue from its junction with Amos Place to its junction A194 Newcastle Road.
Motorists are advised that alternative routes will be in place and will be indicated by diversion signs.
Full details can be found online at: https://www.southtyneside.gov.uk/article/14076/Great-North-Run-Road-closures.