The Highways Agency is currently investigating options for widening the A1 Newcastle western bypass. This work will help to inform a decision in due course on whether to take forward a widening scheme. The Highways Agency is also holding discussions with the developers of Newcastle Great Park regarding a planning condition attached to this development which requires them to widen the section of the A1 between the A696 and North Brunton junctions once they have reached a particular level of development on the site.