Roadworks
Find out when roadworks are happening in South Tyneside.
Road resurfacing works
Planned road resurfacing works in South Tyneside.
Abnormal loads
If you suspect that a vehicle has been abandoned on a public road or open space the council may be able to remove it.
Demonstrations and parades
Sometimes, in certain circumstances roads need to be closed on a temporary basis to allow sporting events, parades or demonstrations to take place.
Dropped kerbs / crossover
Vehicle footway crossings can be built either by the council or by a private contractor working to the council specification.
Street furniture
Street furniture can be anything from public seats to illuminated and non-illuminated road signs and bollards.
Licence
Highway projection licence
Licences are required for any projection that may protrude over a public highway.
Skip operators licence
To place a skip on the highway without first applying for and being granted a licence is an offence under The Highways Act and may result in a prosecution.
Street works licence
It is an offence under Section 50 of the Traffic Management Act 2004 to excavate (dig up) the public highway without a valid licence from the council.
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Lighting
Street lights (Light-it)
Balfour Beatty Power Networks, in partnership with South Tyneside Council, are carrying out street light replacement and improvement work.
Traffic lights
Permanent traffic signals may be installed to help reduce injury accidents at junctions and assist pedestrians to cross the road; and to help manage traffic flows and turning manoeuvres.
Pavements
Obstructed pavements
Roadworks, skips, building materials, hoardings and advertising boards that block the pavement are likely to considered to be causing an obstruction to pedestrians.
Parking on pavement
Illegally parked vehicles cost the council thousands of pounds a year in damaged paving, damaged grass verges, and cause serious problems for pedestrians particularly the disabled.
Personal injury
Hazards considered a risk to the public and could result in personal injury to pedestrians, road users or possible damage to property.
Road markings and street signage
Road signs
The council provides signs in order to give information to the road user.
Street naming and numbering
The council is the Street Naming and Numbering Authority for the area.
Yellow lines
Yellow lines are provided where there is a need to restrict parking to improve road safety, assist traffic flow and prevent obstructions on the highway etc.
Roads
Access requests
If you are wishing to create a new access to a highway, planning permission may be required.
Adoption of roads
Road adoption is a term used to describe the council taking ownership of a 'private street'.
Bridges
The council owns and is responsible for around 46 highway bridges.
Bridge strengthening
Each bridge is considered on its merits taking into account safety, economic and environmental factors.
Closures and diversions
Closures require a Traffic Regulation Order which is arranged by the council.
Enforcement
The council has a duty to protect the public rights on the road and footpath network.
Flooded roads and paths
Flooded and waterlogged roads result when the amount of water arriving on the road is greater than the capacity of the drainage facilities that take it away.
Roadworks
Find out when roadworks are happening in South Tyneside.
Roads and highways - maintenance programme
The council is responsible for maintaining the roads and pavements of adopted highways.
Verges
The council is required to keep verges safe and unobstructed.
Wall maintenance
The council maintains walls on the highway
Winter maintenance of roads
The service usually operates for 20 weeks from 1 November.
