A 40 mph speed limit will be enforced on the A1053 in Middlesbrough from January 2026 for four months to facilitate roadworks and ensure safety.
Speed Limit Change on A1053 Trunk Road in Middlesbrough
The A1053 trunk road, located between the A174 and A1085 roundabouts in Middlesbrough, will have a 40mph speed limit.
This change will start on January 26, 2026, at 8 PM. It aims to facilitate lighting and barrier renewal works.
The speed limit will cover a distance of 1920 metres in both northbound and southbound directions.
To ensure the safety of workers and motorists, the measures will be in place 24 hours a day for an estimated four months.
Traffic management will operate around the clock, and signs will indicate the extent of the restrictions.
Only emergency service vehicles and special forces vehicles will be exempt from these new rules.
The works are expected to last for four months or until completion.
The order will take effect on January 25 and can last for a maximum of eighteen months.
Summary of Changes
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | A1053 trunk road, Middlesbrough |
| Speed Limit | 40mph |
| Start Date | January 26, 2026, at 8 PM |
| Distance Covered | 1920 metres |
| Duration of Works | Approximately four months |
| Exempt Vehicles | Emergency service and special forces vehicles |
| Order Effective Date | January 25 |
| Maximum Duration of Order | Eighteen months |
