Suspension of High Street West bus stop, affecting Services 8 and 20 Service Update
So as to allow the safe demolition of the former Crowtree Leisure Centre, the bus stop on High Street West, normally observed by routes 8 and 20, will have to be suspended to allow a large hoarding to be erected.

Last Updated : 11 September 2013 11:13

Although the date of this bus stop suspension is subject to confirmation, it is understood the bus stop may have to be suspended from Monday 23 September 2013.

Whilst this bus stop is suspended, Services 8 and 20 will instead observe the bus stop directly outside the Londonderry Hotel, approx 20m to the east.

Stagecoach would like to apologise for any inconvenience these works may cause, and we remain grateful for customers’ patience and understanding.
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Temporary southbound closure of Silksworth Lane, affecting Service 13 Service Update
On Sunday 22 September 2013, Silksworth Lane will need to be closed to southbound traffic, just to the south of the Essen Way/ Premier Road roundabout so as to allow for essential carriageway maintenance works.

Last Updated : 11 September 2013 10:25

This closure is scheduled to be in place during Sunday 22 September 2013 from first bus until approx 1200, but there is the possibility that it may finish earlier, allowing the road to be reopened.

These works and closure times may be subject to change, and are weather dependent.

During the closure, southbound journeys on Service 13 will be diverted from the Silksworth Lane/ Essen Way junction to run non-stop via Premier Road, Durham Road, North Moor Lane, Silksworth Lane, to rejoin normal route at Dene Street (Sportsmans Arms).

Northbound journeys on Service 13 will be unaffected by these works.

Clearly, whilst we will be endeavouring to operate Service 13 in accordance with its published timetables, as well as continuing to liaise with our colleagues at Sunderland City Council to mitigate any problems, due to the length of the diversionary route there is the potential for journeys to be subject to disruption and delays.

Stagecoach would like to apologise for any inconvenience these utilities works and temporary arrangements may cause, and we remain grateful for customers’ patience and understanding.