Traffic and Travel

Go North East drivers are to strike next week

Sunderland bus chaos looms as Go North East drivers vote to walk out Kevin Clark

South Shields Interchange. on the day of the Great North Run 2023. Pic via Nexus.

Metro has 'busiest ever day' on date of Great North Run 2023 Nic Marko

An artist's impression of how the cycle lanes may look.

Two-way cycle lane proposed as Sunderland looks to become a Cycle City Neil Fatkin

Picture c/o Google Streetview.

Drivers warned of A19 closures south of Sunderland By The Newsroom

The scheme could disappear in January 2024. Sunderland Echo image.

‘Free after Three’ parking to be scrapped Tony Gillan

After hours of hard work, engineers managed to get the Metro moving again from University Metro Station. Sunderland Echo image.

Bikes thrown onto Metro track damages train Tony Gillan

Metro services were suspended between Park Lane and South Hylton.

Metro services resume after earlier disruption due to "failed train" Neil Fatkin

Newcastle International Airport.

Airport travel chaos for Sunderland holiday makers Neil Fatkin

Residents are invited to share their views on proposed new measures to enforce traffic restrictions in Sunderland.

Drivers face fines for flouting rules on four Sunderland streets Tony Gillan

Northumbria Police closed the road in both directions as the emergency services attended the incident.

Person sadly confirmed as dead in railway line incident Neil Fatkin

The new junction lay-out on the A690 at West Rainton

Work finishes early on new lights and crossing at A690 junctions Kevin Clark

The Washington camera has generated has generated at least 261 warning notices so far.

Drivers face £70 fines as 'grace period' ends for new bus gate cameras Tony Gillan

One person has been taken to hospital following a multi-vehicle collision.

Person taken to hospital following multi-vehicle collision Neil Fatkin

Kim McGuinness wants the North East's railway stations to be 'devolved'. Sunderland Echo images.

Call to ‘devolve’ railway stations Tony Gillan

The Washington camera has generated has generated 137 warning notices issued to vehicle owners in the first 10 days of its operation.

More than 450 notices issued to drivers in first weeks of 'bus gate' cameras Tony Gillan

Congestion on A19 following the incident.

Person taken to hospital after incident involving overturned vehicle Neil Fatkin

Police accident sign

Vehicle collides with barrier on A1 near Washington Neil Fatkin

The two cameras are at the bus only sections of Dene Street, Silksworth, and Brancepath Road, Washington. They go 'live' at 0001hrs on Monday, July 24.

Sunderland bus gate cameras go live Tony Gillan

The A183 will be closed from 10pm to 6am for six nights from Monday July 24, as part of the work to reroute the road.

Overnight closure on Coast Road as work nears completion Kevin Clark

Representatives of the North East Enhanced Partnership

£50million-plus investment is just the ticket for bus passengers Kevin Clark

Road closures. Picture c/o Google Streetview

Drivers warned of road closures at Sunderland seafront Ross Robertson

Sunderland's new Riverside car park is now open.

Council defends lack of free parking at new car park Tony Gillan

Residents have been angered by inconsiderate parking on and around Villette Road.

More 'inconsiderate' parking Tony Gillan

Proposals to introduce car parking charges at the Stadium of Light on non-match days have been officially scrapped.

Parking charge proposal for Stadium of Light on non-matchdays is 'scrapped' Tony Gillan

Bus station memories. You had loads to tell us.

Remembering the smoke-filled days of the old Sunderland bus station Chris Cordner

The new Metro train has made its first test run to Sunderland

New Metro train makes first visit to Sunderland Kevin Clark

A Stagecoach bus

£45million-plus Government funding for North East bus services Kevin Clark

Bus gate restrictions and cameras are to be put in place on Holmeside.

Cameras to enforce 'bus gate' rules in Sunderland Tony Gillan

Seaham station is the latest to pipe in classical music.

Train station to play classical music in bid to drive away yobs Ross Robertson

Drivers John Doughty and Chris Mongan

Metro drivers give thumbs up to new trains after first testing Kevin Clark

Pink and Sam Fender are performing on the same weekend.

Transport advice issued as stadium gigs set for rival cities Ross Robertson

Some Metro stations may close

Full transport information for Pink and Sam Fender Ross Robertson

Nexus MD Martin Kearney and Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuinness with members of the security team

Metro steps up security to tackle antisocial behaviour on evening services Kevin Clark

Beyone opening her Renaissance tour in Sweden. Photo by Andrew White

All the travel advice you need to know for Beyoncé in Sunderland Katy Wheeler

The Art Room's Kerry Cook, Sunderland BID's Roberta Redecke, with BAM's Brian Hall and Paul Abraham.

New Sunderland station provides perfect platform for school pupils' art Kevin Clark

Note that this 40mph sign on Durham Road has not been replaced by a sign for the new 30mph limit. Google image (left).

Drivers warned of new speed limit on Durham Road Tony Gillan

City centre road users may face scenes like this on Monday and Wednesday. Picture by Stu Norton.

Traffic jams expected in city centre Tony Gillan

East Herrington resident Peter White says the new 30mph limit is being ignored. Picture by Stu Norton.

New speed limit 'ignored' on busy road, claims neighbour Tony Gillan

The train enters Four Lane Ends station

New Stadler Metro train completes first test run on the network Kevin Clark

Councillor Juliana Heron.

Passengers hail victory after bus saved from cancellation Ross Robertson

Go North East has announced a more frequent number 8 service from Sunderland’s Park Lane Interchange to Stanley and back.

Improved Sunderland-Stanley bus service Tony Gillan

Picture c/o Google Streetview.

Drivers warned of disruption as traffic light works begin on A690 Ross Robertson

Motorists are being reminded that the cost of each drive through the Tyne Tunnel is to be increased soon.

Tyne Tunnel toll set to leap over bank holiday weekend Tony Gillan

(Image: NationalWorld/Adobe Stock)

‘Double trouble’ on roads as 32m bank holiday road trips planned Matt Allan

Road resurfacing under way. Picture c/o Sunderland City Council.

Drivers warned of road closures on busy Sunderland routes Ross Robertson

Rishi Sunak has scrapped smart motorways. Credit: Getty/Adobe Stock/Kim Mogg

All new smart motorway projects scrapped over safety and cost concerns Matt Allan

The extended cap applies to more than 140 bus operators around England (Photo: Adobe Stock)

When does £2 bus fare cap end? New finish date for low-cost fare Matt Allan

Scenes from the Easter Bike Run.

What a roar as hundreds of bikers form an Easter charity convoy Chris Cordner

Stock image from Pixabay.

Person hit by train, causing widespread rail cancellations and delays Ross Robertson

Metro services have been dogged by problems in recent months.

Company running Metro trains ordered to improve after months of poor performance Daniel Holland

Metro trains are now back up and running.

Metro services back up and running after emergency repair work complete Ross Robertson

Disruption will continue

Sunderland passengers face Metro disruption as repair work takes place Kevin Clark