Work on transformation of Testo's into A19 flyover continues after festive break as completion date looms this summer

The pause was put on roadworks on a major A19 upgrade over the festive period – with construction set to begin again as the project heads towards its summer completion.
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Testo’s Roundabout is being transformed into a flyover so that traffic on the route will no longer need to stop and negotiate the junction, cutting down congestion and travel times.

New sliproads will be created so that traffic can join and leave the road at Boldon.

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Meanwhile, another project will see improvements carried out to the neighbouring turn off at Downhill Lane, with both set to help prepare the way for a rise in motorists as the International Advanced Manufacturing Park (IAMP) near Nissan.

The ongoing road works and bridge installation at Testo's roundabout. Picture by Frank ReidThe ongoing road works and bridge installation at Testo's roundabout. Picture by Frank Reid
The ongoing road works and bridge installation at Testo's roundabout. Picture by Frank Reid
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Work to lay the road on the large bridge which has been constructed over the roundabout is due to begin in the spring.

The team has installed panels to allow them to then pour concrete to complete the bridge deck, with the drainage at south pond also finished.

The drainage, kerbing and footpath work on the A184 is ongoing and nearing completion.

The bridge structure is already in place across the roundabout.The bridge structure is already in place across the roundabout.
The bridge structure is already in place across the roundabout.
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The £124.5 million project is scheduled for completion later this year, although no exact date has yet been revealed.

In the meantime, Highways England says preparations will continue, with nighttime closures already being used to divert traffic away from the area to allow the team to work safely.

A spokesperson for the department added: “Work is currently taking place to improve the drainage and fencing.

The earth put in place to from the embankments will need time to settle before the next stage of the work can begin.The earth put in place to from the embankments will need time to settle before the next stage of the work can begin.
The earth put in place to from the embankments will need time to settle before the next stage of the work can begin.

"The earthworks on the approach to the bridge needs time to settle before we can build the road over the top.”

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