A1 Morpeth to Ellingham Dualling

The scheme will involve upgrading eight miles of the A1 to a dual carriageway between Morpeth and Felton, including construction of a new dual carriageway bypassing the existing A1 between Priests Bridge and Burgham Park. The old section of the A1 carriageway will be de-trunked and become a local road – meaning this section of road will be owned and maintained by Northumberland County Council.

See the full Preferred Route Announcement from September 2017 and summaries below.

Full details on the National Highways webpage A1 Morpeth to Ellingham dualling

The start date is July - September 2022 and the end date is 2024-25.

The Secretary of State has decided to set a new deadline for decision on this application.
A decision was due 5 January 2022. The deadline is now extended to 5 June 2022.
See the written statement here