(15 Jul 2023, 9:59 pm)Storx wrote Yeah that's true, it was more about trying to get an even service heading South though tbf. It's quite a pain currently having the current 25/35 service.
(I'm the South end of the routeand the detour from Annitsford through Northumerland Business Park, to see Cramlington in the distance, to then double back on the A1171 when it's not needed anymore. The A1171 is a traffic blackspot at peaks aswell.
That's fair enough, I do think it's one of those routes that can probably do quite well if given the resources.
Realistically, it:
- Hits several key employment sites (including NSECH, Nelson Industrial Estate, Jubilee Industrial Estate, industry around Dudley/Annitsford).
- Passes through 3 of the largest towns in SE Northumberland.
- Serves Manor Walks & associated restaurants and cinema.
- Is the best way to Whitley Bay from Cramlington (essentially takes the route you'd drive in the car).
- Serves several schools.
- Is the only meaningful route through Monkseaton.