(13 Dec 2015, 12:19 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]North Bridge Street - summary of the proposed improvements
The proposals include allowing two-way traffic on North Bridge Street and Dame Dorothy Street as well as some alterations to the Wheatsheaf Junction and streets nearby.
The aim of these changes is to improve traffic flow in the area and onto the Wearmouth Bridge. It is intended to reduce the length of time taken for journeys into and out of Sunderland city centre and encourage economic development.
A detailed analysis of traffic in the area has been carried out to ensure that the proposed changes will have a positive impact.
Subject to consultation, work could begin in 2017 and be completed before the Tall Ships event in 2018. The council has already identified a budget of £4m for the project.
http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=11317
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I hope this goes ahead, its about time they changed that road.
It isn't too long since they got rid of the Wheatsheaf roundabout and installed the lights - making improvements to the junction.
(13 Dec 2015, 12:34 pm)Andreos1 wrote [ -> ]It isn't too long since they got rid of the Wheatsheaf roundabout and installed the lights - making improvements to the junction.
Ye, its much better, don't wait to long now which is good as before it was a nightmare going all the way around however i think it could mean the bus lane only lane leading from the Wheatsheaf to the bridge? as it looks like it does on the picture provided.
However the downside is.........
Nightmare traffic - even worse on match days.
Diversions.
Edit:
Also i think because its Sunderland council they've forgot to re-word this statement:
The proposals include allowing two-way traffic on North Bridge Street and Dame Dorothy Street as well as some alterations to the Wheatsheaf Junction and streets nearby.
I must say, whatever "improvements" to Park Lane bus station are looking most attractive.
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(13 Dec 2015, 1:47 pm)BusLoverMum wrote [ -> ]I must say, whatever "improvements" to Park Lane bus station are looking most attractive.
That red paint didn't last too long, did it? Sure they were only doing it the other week when I passed through...
(13 Dec 2015, 1:48 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]That red paint didn't last too long, did it? Sure they were only doing it the other week when I passed through...
That barrier perpendicular to the seat is fairly new, as well. Its installation has done wonders for the floor tiles. But the chipped red paint, plus chipped black paint, in total contrast to the neat, tidy, plain metal railings around the coast and country stand do nothing to improve what must be the draughtiest bus station in the region.
(13 Dec 2015, 12:19 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]North Bridge Street - summary of the proposed improvements
The proposals include allowing two-way traffic on North Bridge Street and Dame Dorothy Street as well as some alterations to the Wheatsheaf Junction and streets nearby.
The aim of these changes is to improve traffic flow in the area and onto the Wearmouth Bridge. It is intended to reduce the length of time taken for journeys into and out of Sunderland city centre and encourage economic development.
A detailed analysis of traffic in the area has been carried out to ensure that the proposed changes will have a positive impact.
Subject to consultation, work could begin in 2017 and be completed before the Tall Ships event in 2018. The council has already identified a budget of £4m for the project.
http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=11317
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I hope this goes ahead, its about time they changed that road.
A video of changes has appeared on Youtube:
route 4 - Church Street North to Dame Dorothy Street (westbound) -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gf4qu5LndIU
Smoother traffic flow for Christmas on Wearside
There's early festive cheer for Sunderland drivers!
Roadworks for our city's next bridge are being removed for the holidays.
Lane closures and temporary works along Wessington Way are stopping for the rest of the year, but commuters are being warned work is stepping up in 2016.
More info here:
http://www.sun-fm.com/news/local/1830238...-wearside/
Planning permission has gone in for the work to start on the Vaux site.
15/02557/HY4 | HYBRID APPLICATION: The development will comprise a first (detailed) phase (7319 sq. m Gross External Area) to include 6319 sq. m (GEA) Office Accommodation (B1) and ground floor uses (1000 sq. m GEA) including leisure (D1, D2), food and drink (A3) and retail uses (A1), stopping up of existing highways and creation of associated infrastructure including internal access roads, landscaping, public realm and the continuation of the Keel Line landscape feature. The application also seeks outline consent for up to 201 residential units, commercial uses including Offices (B1), Hotel (C1), Leisure (D1, D2), Food and Drink (A3, A4) Car Parking (Sui Generis) and Retail (A1) (maximum of 2499 sq. m for retail developments across the entire site) together with associated landscaping, car parking, public realm and creation of extended promontory to support the Keel Line beyond the upper site plateau. All matters apart from access to be reserved in relation to the outline element of the proposals. Stopping up of highway. | Former Vaux Brewery Site Gill Bridge Avenue City Centre Sunderland
http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/online-appl...ab=summary&keyVal=NZPGCNBB00Q00
(24 Dec 2015, 7:07 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]Planning permission has gone in for the work to start on the Vaux site.
15/02557/HY4 | HYBRID APPLICATION: The development will comprise a first (detailed) phase (7319 sq. m Gross External Area) to include 6319 sq. m (GEA) Office Accommodation (B1) and ground floor uses (1000 sq. m GEA) including leisure (D1, D2), food and drink (A3) and retail uses (A1), stopping up of existing highways and creation of associated infrastructure including internal access roads, landscaping, public realm and the continuation of the Keel Line landscape feature. The application also seeks outline consent for up to 201 residential units, commercial uses including Offices (B1), Hotel (C1), Leisure (D1, D2), Food and Drink (A3, A4) Car Parking (Sui Generis) and Retail (A1) (maximum of 2499 sq. m for retail developments across the entire site) together with associated landscaping, car parking, public realm and creation of extended promontory to support the Keel Line beyond the upper site plateau. All matters apart from access to be reserved in relation to the outline element of the proposals. Stopping up of highway. | Former Vaux Brewery Site Gill Bridge Avenue City Centre Sunderland
http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/online-appl...ab=summary&keyVal=NZPGCNBB00Q00
Haha! It still has to be passed before anything goes ahead.
(24 Dec 2015, 9:52 pm)BusLoverMum wrote [ -> ]Haha! It still has to be passed before anything goes ahead.
Hopefully, we need work to start on it soon as it can... dont want to wait another 100 years for more planning proposals to go in and then for the council to say... no thanks.
This time its a different company, working with a couple more and they seem quite good for what they want to do.
(24 Dec 2015, 7:07 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]Planning permission has gone in for the work to start on the Vaux site.
15/02557/HY4 | HYBRID APPLICATION: The development will comprise a first (detailed) phase (7319 sq. m Gross External Area) to include 6319 sq. m (GEA) Office Accommodation (B1) and ground floor uses (1000 sq. m GEA) including leisure (D1, D2), food and drink (A3) and retail uses (A1), stopping up of existing highways and creation of associated infrastructure including internal access roads, landscaping, public realm and the continuation of the Keel Line landscape feature. The application also seeks outline consent for up to 201 residential units, commercial uses including Offices (B1), Hotel (C1), Leisure (D1, D2), Food and Drink (A3, A4) Car Parking (Sui Generis) and Retail (A1) (maximum of 2499 sq. m for retail developments across the entire site) together with associated landscaping, car parking, public realm and creation of extended promontory to support the Keel Line beyond the upper site plateau. All matters apart from access to be reserved in relation to the outline element of the proposals. Stopping up of highway. | Former Vaux Brewery Site Gill Bridge Avenue City Centre Sunderland
http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/online-appl...ab=summary&keyVal=NZPGCNBB00Q00
Some images:
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1006895&page=62
Thanks to sup.sup on the skyscrapercity website.
Those scruffy railings have been re-painted, BTW. They're back to all red.
The floor's still a mess, mind.
(28 Dec 2015, 2:16 pm)BusLoverMum wrote [ -> ]Those scruffy railings have been re-painted, BTW. They're back to all red.
The floor's still a mess, mind.
I complained about the toilets ages ago and they blamed Sunderland council, as they are contracted to clean them, no doubt they'll blame the council for the railings to.
NEXUS should be getting on to the council about the state of the bus station, as they run it!
I haven't used the bus station in a while so haven't seen the state of it in a while.
Got an email from URBED who are ovee seeing the planning etc for the Vaux site, the email confirmed that a planning applcation has gone in: (more on the link)
Vaux Planning Application Submitted
http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/online-appl...ab=summary&keyVal=NZPGCNBB00Q00
(07 Jan 2016, 2:49 pm)BusLoverMum wrote [ -> ]Looks like work on the new Wear bridge is full steam ahead - for the next year!
http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/local...-1-7661710
It's the first I'd read of this, but it should take the pressure off the Alexandra bridge, when it's done.
Going to be a nightmare, i have to use the Alexandra bridge on a morning.. traffic can get quite bad on their anyway but it'll probables get worse as the work advances on the new bridge. (Due to the road road closures)