The Tyne and Wear Freight Partnership is managed by AECOM on behalf of the Tyne and Wear Local Transport Plan Partners. We would be grateful for any feedback you could provide on the material presented on this website. Please contact Michael Page at AECOM by email (michael.page@aecom.com). Alternatively, call Mike on 0191 224 6512.

A great way for you to contribute to the actions of this initiative is to take part in the Partnership meetings.
Your views are important!!

The Local Transport Plan is a statutory plan prepared by all local authorities which sets out priorities and objectives for the development of transport. The plan is then used to bid for funds from the government. The team Chairs the Tyne and Wear Freight Partnership, which is a key part of Local Transport Plan 2, which covers the period 2006-2011. Below is a link to Chapter 6 of the LTP Congestion, which explains how freight fits into the LTP.

LTP 2 Chapter 6 (Congestion)

The contact at the LTP team is John Bourn. John’s contact details are as follows:

John Bourn
Tyne and Wear LTP Core Team
Strategic Planning and Transportation,
Civic Centre
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 8QN
Email john.bourn@newcastle.gov.uk
Tel 0191 277 8972

Alternatively, visit the Tyne and Wear LTP Team website

The following websites have information regarding roadworks on local roads in Tyne and Wear.

Gateshead
Newcastle
North Tyneside
South Tyneside
Sunderland

Gateshead Council
Ian Gibson (Traffic Manager)
Andy Price (Streetworks Co-ordinator)
Tel: 0191 433 3100

Newcastle City Council
David Embleton (Traffic Manager)
John Robinson (Streetworks Co-ordinator)
Tel: 0191 211 5912

North Tyneside Council
Kevin Ridpath (Traffic Manager)
Kristofer Gold (Street Works Co-ordinator)
Tel: 0191 6436131

South Tyneside Council
George Mansbridge

 (Traffic Manager)
Arthur Broxson (Street Works Co-ordinator)
Tel: 0191 424 7608

Sunderland City Council
Graham Carr (Traffic Manager)
Tel: 0191 5611298
Steve Black (Streetworks Co-ordinator)
Tel: 0191 553 1298

Tyne Tunnel
Operations Manager
Tel: 0191 262 4451

Higways Agency Traffic Contact

Peter Moffatt
Area 14 Performance Manager
Traffic Operations Directorate
Tel: 0113 283 6503

Abnormal Loads

For advice about the definitions of abnormal loads, notification procedures and contact details, please refer to the Department for Transport website: www.dft.gov.uk and the Highways Agency ESDAL website: www.esdal.com

Heavy Good Vehicle

The Heavy Good Vehicle website has been developed by the Highways Agency. It enables large-goods vehicle (LGV) drivers and their operators to keep checks on road and weather conditions throughout England. The service, which details conditions on motorways and major A roads, also provides other safety advice for the drivers.

For more information on the site click here to view a press release.

Click here to access the site itself.

Department for Transport

The Department for Transport helps the freight logistics industry to be efficient, resilient, environmentally friendly and safe. Click on the link below to access the freight section of the Department for Transport website.

Department for Transport (Freight)

Industry Representatives and Freight Best Practice

Freight Transport Association

Road Haulage Association

Freight Best Practice

Professional Drivers Association

The Lorry Drivers Forum


Other Freight Partnerships

Cambridge Freight Quality Partnership

London Freight Quality Partnership Website

Merseyside Freight Quality Partnership Website

Nottingham Freight Quality Partnership Website

Warwickshire Freight Quality Partnership Website

West Midlands Quality Freight Partnership Website

Wiltshire Freight Quality Partnership Website

Worcestershire Freight Quality Partnership Website

Team Valley Travel Plan

Access Team Valley was developed by the Highways Agency as a one-stop shop to enable individuals and businesses at Team Valley to make smarter travel choices. The website provides everything you need to reduce the impact of travel at Team Valley, including a car share database, journey planner and a cost calculator.

Team Valley Travel Plan