Investing in highways

Drivers are advised that stretches of road across Sunderland will be closed for resurfacing in the coming weeks as the city council continues its investment in the city's roads and footways.

As part of the work to improve the condition of the city's streets, Lambton Lane in Fencehouses will be closed between 8am and 6pm on Wednesday 5 July and Thursday 6 July.

A195 - Biddick Lane to Pattinson Road will see lane closures in place between 7am and 6pm on Sunday 10 July, and Athenaeum Street in the City Centre will be closed for resurfacing overnight between 7pm and 6am on Monday 11 and Tuesday 12 July.

These works are just some of major re-surfacing projects currently programmed by Sunderland City Council and have been programmed to coincide with periods of reduced traffic on these roads.

Further works taking place this month will include the re-surfacing of parts of Fulwell Road on Sunday 17 and Sunday 24 July, where closures will be in place between 8am and 6pm, and B1284 North Road, which will be closed between Hazard Lane to Moorsley Road on Sunday 31 July.

The full re-surfacing programme, including associated road closures, is available on the council's website at Roads and bridges - Sunderland City Council.

Funding for the works is provided through the council's Local Transport Plan and Incentive Fund allocation, its capital budget and the Government's Pothole Fund.

Councillor Kevin Johnston, Sunderland City Council's cabinet member for Dynamic City, said: "Improving highways and maintaining roads is a key part of our commitment to infrastructure across Sunderland.

"While road closures can cause an inconvenience, we always aim to carry out resurfacing works during quieter periods where possible, such as overnight or on Sundays. I'd like to thank motorists for their patience and understanding as we carry out this necessary work."