Sunderland's roads and bridges targeted in a £10.9 million programme of improvements
Sunderland’s roads, bridges and transport could be on the verge of £10.9 million programme of improvement and maintenance works.
More 20mph zones in residential areas are also included in the plan and so are improvements to traffic signals, traffic calming and improved traffic enforcement.
The work has been hailed as ‘ vital for keeping the city moving’.
And as part of its budget for the next 12 months, the council has also already allocated a further £1m for pothole repairs.
Sunderland City Council’s Cabinet is considering the plans through its 2026/27 Highway Maintenance, Bridge Maintenance and Integrated Transport Capital Programme.
All five areas of the city will be targeted and the priorities for work will be decided by surveys, traffic data, accident reports, and feedback from residents and ward councillors.
The City Council’s Cabinet Member for Transport, Environment and Net Zero, Councillor Lindsey Leonard, said: "A well-maintained, safe and accessible highway network is vital for keeping the city moving.
“Many of the proposed schemes support wider city goals, including reducing congestion, improving air quality, supporting public transport, and encouraging active travel. Road safety schemes, including speed management measures, will also help reduce accidents and antisocial driving.
"We are now looking again to ensure the highways maintenance and delivery programme goes to those projects that are the greatest in need."
The new schedule will include improvements to roads in all areas of the city. Re-surfacing will be programmed for sections of the A182 in Copt Hill and Houghton, A1018 St. Nazaire Way in Hendon and Ryhope, and part of A1231 in Washington.
Sunderland City Council’s Cabinet will discuss the Highway Maintenance (including bridges) and Integrated Transport Capital Programme 2026-2027 when it meets on Thursday, March 26.
The locations and dates for next year’s programme will be outlined in the coming months.