Yellow lines for road after campaign

Action is finally set to be taken at a problem road next to one of Sunderland’s most popular leisure destinations.

Cllr Patricia Smith, Labour councillor for Silksworth, has campaigned for eight years to tackle problem parking on Silksworth Lane, opposite Silksworth Ski Slope and Sports Complex.

Local residents have longheld concerns about the road, which is a busy crossing for families and young children visiting the park and sports facilities, and they have also been calling for years for improvements to be made.

It has now been confirmed that double yellow lines will soon be laid down along the road to prevent motorists from parking and obstructing the view of pedestrians and motorists.

Cllr Smith said: “I’ve been a councillor for this ward for the best part of 21 years and du r i n g th at t i m e, I ’ve l o s t count of the number of complaints we’ve received from local residents and families relating to Silksworth Lane.

“The sports complex boasts two easily accessible car parks, yet we still have scores of cars parking along th e m a i n road wh e n eve r there’s a sporting event being held and it’s an absolute miracle that there hasn’t been any serious injuries on the road as a result.

“From families going for walks around the lakes to you n g p e o p l e v i s i t i n g th e skate park and joggers heading to the running track, this is a popular crossing for people of all ages and we’re del i g hte d th at th e ad e qu ate measures are finally being put in place to make the road safer once and for all.”

“We couldn’t have done it without the community and I’d like to thank everyone who supported this campaign.”