A197 road (England)

The A197 is a road in Northumberland, in the United Kingdom. It connects Morpeth, Pegswood, Ashington and Newbiggin by the Sea.

History

• Morpeth Northern Bypass: In 2016, the Morpeth Northern Bypass was completed, extending the A197 to the A1 and creating a grade-separated junction. This development aimed to improve traffic flow and provide better connectivity in the region.

• Listed Milepost: A mid-19th-century cast-iron milepost is located 530 meters east of the A197/B1337 junction. This Grade II listed structure indicates distances to Newbiggin (7.5 miles) and Morpeth (2 miles), reflecting the road's historical significance.

Route

The road starts at the A1 and heads north into Loansdean and Morpeth, where it has a junction with the A192 and then leaves north until it reaches a roundabout with the B1337.

From the roundabout it heads east, passing Pegswood on its north and enters into Ashington where it has a junction with the A1068 and a junction with the A196. After leaving Ashington it reaches its west terminus at a roundabout with the A189.

Junctions