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Laverock Hall Road Blyth Bus Gate enforcement

Laverock Hall Road Blyth Bus Gate enforcement

A camera system operates on Laverock Hall Road to enforce the bus-only restriction.

The road between Benridge Park and Portland Wynd has long been bus-only. A new roundabout at its western end has led to increased use by private cars, resulting in extra traffic.

Residents are concerned about extra traffic, some speeding and causing danger to families.

The camera will monitor passing vehicles and issue fines to anyone who contravenes the bus only regulation.

Legally speaking, a BUS GATE is the same as a bus lane or bus only street.

The road is identifiable with signs and 'BUS GATE' painted on both ends.

Authorised vehicles may also use the lane. This applies to vehicles responding to an emergency.

Bus gate operation times and penalties

The bus gate is in operation every day.

A camera will capture evidence of any vehicle driving through the bus gate.

This will be processed and the fine will be sent by post to the vehicle's registered keeper.

The penalty payable is £70 (reduced to £35 if paid within 21 days).

Why has the bus gate been implemented?

The 'bus only' restriction which has been in place has been ignored. This has resulted in additional traffic within the residential area and concerns over road safety.

The bus gate system allows for robust enforcement of the restrictions to improve road safety.

Routes to avoid bus gate

You can follow the A1061 travelling east and west, and the B1523 travelling north and south avoiding the bus gate on Laverock Hall Road.

From the West (entering Blyth)

Heading east to enter Blyth via Newsham along the A1061 at the first roundabout leave at the second exit continuing in an easterly direction on A1061 until you reach the second roundabout where you will have a choice of exiting left via the B1523 which will take you to Newsham or continuing straight over the roundabout continuing to the next roundabout at the junction of the A193, here you will follow signposts to which will direct you to Blyth town centre.

From the North (leaving Blyth)

Leaving Blyth via Newsham travelling south on Newcastle Road at the roundabout, which is the junction of Laverock Hall Road, continue straight ahead to join the B1523 which will take you to the roundabout at the junction of the A1061. At this roundabout you will have a choice to turn left in an easterly direction on the A1061 towards Blyth Beach or right on the A1061 towards the A189 which is a main arterial route travelling north to south through South East Northumberland.

Access to Portland Wynd

Portland Wynd, the housing estate on Laverock Hall Road can be accessed via the A1061 at the roundabout midpoint between the junction of the A192 and B1523. Travelling east you leave the roundabout at the first exit (left). Travelling west you leave the roundabout at the second exit (right).