Drivers warned over roadworks
Closure of Houghton Cut into Sunderlandanddiversionsvia Newbottle.
Council chiefs say works have been timetabled to minimise disruption as part of the council's programme for nearly 250 road and footpath projectsoverthefinancialyear 20/21.
Councillor Michael Mordey, deputy leader of Sunderland City Council and cabinet memberforEnvironmentand Transport, said: "Maintaining andinvestinginourcity'shighways has always been and remainsoneofthisCityCouncil's main priorities.
"Our highways and transport networks are integral to the smooth flows of people, goodsandservicesacrossSunderland and we have a robust programme of annual works and maintenance.
"In delivering this year’s extensive resurfacing programme, a significant amount of the work was programmed for over the spring and summer and this work continues in August.
"We always plan to minimise any disruption and, on behalfofcouncilstaffandcontractors, thank you for your patience as we complete these necessary works."
Daytimeclosureswithtraffic management and diversions include:
A182 New Herrington roundaboutandMillersHillon Sunday,August9,16and23,between 8am and 6pm
SilksworthRoadfromjunctionofAllendaleRoadtowards roundabout with Silksworth WayWednesday12andThursday 13, between 8am and 6pm
Springwell Road from Chester Road roundabout southbound on Monday 24 and Tuesday 25, 8am and 6pm
B1405PremierRoad,Plains Farm, Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27, 8am and 6pm.