Transforming Northumberland Street

Transforming Northumberland Street

We are working with construction company Taylor Woodrow to improve Northumberland Street and provide new paving, seating, trees, greenery, and lighting.

The changes will create an elegant and high-quality environment that is inspired by the street’s Medieval history and will reinforce its position as the region’s most vibrant and important high street, setting it apart from other streets.

Work started on the street in December 2023, with further preparatory works taking place in the first few months of 2024, much of which involved various utility companies working on their underground services before the paving and foundations began. 

These improvement works are funded by UK Government. When works complete the street will reflect the changing needs of city centres. Not only will there be great shops, but also spaces for events, entertainment and for people just to spend time in a more welcoming place that can be enjoyed both day and night.

Read more about our plans for Northumberland Street

An artist's impression of Northumberland Street, viewed from Haymarket. People sit on new seating, which incorporates flowerbeds and trees, in the middle of the street. In the distance new lighting columns can be seen. To the right is the branch of Halifax bank in Haymarket Metro station.

Update on the works – July 2024

Brunswick Place

  • The paving work in front of Brunswick Church has now been completed. 
  • Paving along Brunswick Place is ongoing, with the team currently focused on
    completing the remaining concrete sections.

Northumberland Street

  • Excavation works from the junction of Blackett Street to the north entrance of Fenwick are now complete, with paving work progressing well to this section. 
  • The large section of paving work outside of Fenwick has now been finished, is fully open to the public and looks fantastic. 
  • Temporary work in front of the Monument Mall has been completed. This is to allow for another contractor to carry out their works.
  • The site team has successfully installed the first section of fencing on the east side of the street, with works now underway on this section and progressing well

Information Hub

Taylor Woodrow has opened a new information hub at 19 Saville Row, just off Northumberland Street. This is a dedicated space to allow engagement with the local community and businesses and to keep everyone up to date on the project’s developments, raise any questions or concerns, and speak with Taylor Woodrow's Public Liaison Officer.

What to Expect Over the Next Month

Brunswick Place

  • The remaining bays on Brunswick Place will be concreted and paving installed.  

Northumberland Street

  • Work is due to start to the area north of Fenwick, towards Foot Asylum. This includes excavation and drainage works, paving works continuing across the entire project site.
  • The installation of the tree pits will start in the coming weeks.  

Working hours

The normal working hours are:

  • Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm
  • Saturday, 8am to and 1pm
  • Some agreed night time working 

Noise and disruption from works

  • Installing ductwork and drainage
  • Removing existing paving
  • Installing foundations and tree pits

  • Digging up the old concrete base slab of the old road

    Access will be maintained for pedestrians and deliveries.

Questions or comments

If you have questions or comments you can contact the council or our contractors.

Newcastle City Council

For general enquiries:

Taylor Woodrow (contractors)

For construction enquiries contact Taylor Woodrow public liaison officer Nicole Turley by:

 

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