Have your say on roundabout
Residents, businesses and roads users are being asked for their views ahead of work starting to improve a busy roundabout.
The five-week consultation over the plan to revamp Testos Roundabout near Boldon aims to ensure nothing has changed since the last survey was carried out in 2014.
At that time, the preferred option was to raise the A19 on a flyover and build new slip roads to connect it to the A184, via the Testos roundabout.
The scheme aims to improve journeys for drivers along the A19 who will no longer need to negotiate the roundabout. The consultation exercise will also speak to those who have recently moved into the area.
Highways England project manager Paul Ahdal said: “This consultation is another opportunity for the people of Tyne and Wear to give us their thoughts on the proposed scheme and tell us about any changes locally.
“This is an exciting scheme which will be delivered with the A19 Downhill Lane scheme which we consulted on late last year to keep disruption to a minimum.”
A computer-generated video showing the new junction has also been released and is available at https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=LGplBp9TRhg
The consultation begins on Monday, until March 6.
Flyers have been sent to addresses in the area, however, brochures and questionnaires have been made available at local venues, including Bunny Hill customer service centre and local libraries, or online by visiting roads.highways.gov. uk/projects/a19-testos-anddownhill-lane-junction-improvements