Motorists are being warned of overnight road closures that are due to take place near Chester-le-Street over the next eight months.

National Highways is doing maintenance work on the bridge abutments at Lumley New Road (B1284), which sits above the A1(M).

Overnight closures from 8pm until 6am will be in force in one direction at a time, alternating between northbound and southbound as needed.

This will be in operation from July 24, 2026, until Spring 2027.

A 50 miles per hour speed restriction will be in place 24/7 for the duration of the works, with narrow lanes under the bridge.

Traffic lights will be put in place overnight from 8pm until 6am for pedestrians crossing Lumley New Road.

Pedestrian access across the bridge will be unavailable until Spring 2027.

Alternative arrangements will be in place during this time.

Motorists are being reminded that road closures can change at short notice.

Drivers warned as eight months of A1(M) closures begin in County Durham