Western bypass

[Access14]

Is there a decent way to avoid the north bound side between the Angel and the Metro Centre? Travel from Durham to Gosforth area at about 17:30 on Monday and Tuesday and that part of the road can put another 30 minutes onto my commute, it's a right pain in the arse.
Thanks

[The Lambton Worm]

Train + Metro = Jobs a good'un.

[Agent Orange]

Durham, Lanchester, Leadgate, Derwent Valley, Metro Centre?

[Access14]

Originally Posted by The Lambton Worm

Train + Metro = Jobs a good'un.

Not an option, it would be bus - train - metro - walk

[THELORDROWELL]

Originally Posted by The Lambton Worm

Train + Metro = Jobs a good'un.

Many chip shops on the way?

[Norm]

Team Valley, Gateshead, Tyne Bridge, etc?

In other words, Nah.

[Harry Angstrom]

Originally Posted by Norm

Team Valley, Gateshead, Tyne Bridge, etc?

In other words, Nah.

team Valley, into town across the redheugh, past St James and up onto Central motorway.

i reckon that's quicker.

Depends where in Gosforth you are going to

[toosb]

Originally Posted by Access14

Is there a decent way to avoid the north bound side between the Angel and the Metro Centre? Travel from Durham to Gosforth area at about 17:30 on Monday and Tuesday and that part of the road can put another 30 minutes onto my commute, it's a right pain in the arse.
Thanks

Birtley,Lamesley,Kibblesw orth,Sunniside,Whickham,B laydon - A1

Or Birtley,Lamesley,Team Valley,Dunston, Metro Centre,Scotswood Bridge, then join A1 next to B&Q at Scotswood.

Not great but better than being in a car park.
They are the only realistic alternatives unless you go though Stanley or Consett.

[Sandboy]

Old durham rd via wrekenton and straight down to the tyne bridge

[buster]

Keep on the bypass , it's better since the 50mph limit came into effect.