A number of roads have been closed today in order to accommodate the event, with these plans communicated to drivers as early as possible.

Newcastle‘s statement read:”Supporters are encouraged to plan their journeys in advance and are advised to use public transport where possible.

“A number of road closures will be in operation on Saturday 29 March, on the following roads: Barrack Road (from St. James’ Park to Gallowgate), Gallowgate, Percy Street, B1318 (to Great North Road), Great North Road.”

Road closures

Great North Road – from Blue House roundabout to Claremont Road including the slip roads from CME North and Southbound to Barras Bridge and Great North Road, closed from 12pm until 9.30pm

Barras Bridge – between St Marys Place and Claremont Road, closed from 4pm until 9.30pm

Claremont Road – between Queen Victoria Road and Barras Bridge closed from 4pm until 9.30pm

The parade, starting at St James’ Park and going to the Town Moor between 4pm and 6pm, has caused the following road closures along that route.

The route includes: Barrack Road from Stanhope Street to St. James Boulevard, Gallowgate, St. James Boulevard from Westgate Road to Gallowgate, Percy Street, Blackett Street, New Bridge Street West (Westbound) from John Dobson Street to Pilgrim Street, Barras Bridge, St. Mary’s Place from John Dobson Street to Barras Bridge/Percy Street.

The whole route will be closed from 4pm and will reopen in sections once parade has been completed.