Millfield Area 2, Sunderland - Temporary Traffic Regulation

Sunderland City Council gives notice that on 24th February 2023 two Orders were made under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which will be to temporarily prohibit pedestrians along the footpaths in Schedule 1 and all traffic along the carriageways in Schedule 2

THE CITY OF SUNDERLAND
(CLOSURE OF FOOTPATHS IN MILLFIELD AREA 2, SUNDERLAND PN631) AND (CLOSURE OF CARRIAGEWAYS IN MILLFIELD AREA 2, SUNDERLAND PN631)
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDERS 2023
Sunderland City Council gives notice that on 24th February 2023 two Orders were made under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which will be to temporarily prohibit pedestrians along the footpaths in Schedule 1 and all traffic along the carriageways in Schedule 2. The Orders are required to enable excavation for new fibre works to take place in or near the footpaths and carriageways. The Orders will come into operation on 31st March 2023. The maximum duration of the closure under the Orders will be 6 months for the footpaths in Schedule 1 and 18 months for the carriageways in Schedule 2, however it is estimated that when each closure takes place it will only be for a duration of approximately between 2 to 7 days. All pedestrians will be prohibited from the footpaths (except personnel involved in the works) and all traffic along the carriageways (except vehicles and personnel involved in the works) until the works are completed or at such times and to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the display of traffic signs. An exemption for emergency services on emergency call will be provided and access for affected residents will be maintained. Alternative routes will be provided via the adjacent highway network.
Dated 28th February 2023 Patrick Melia, Chief Executive, Sunderland City Council, City Hall, Plater Way, Sunderland SR1 3AA
Schedule 1 – Footpaths to be closed for their entire length
Chester Terrace North, Harlow Street, St Mark’s Crescent, St Mark’s Terrace, Matamba Terrace, St Mark’s Street, Mill Street, Hylton Road, Lime Street, Granville Street, Westbury Street, Close Street, Grafton Street.
Schedule 2 – Carriageways to be closed for their entire length
Chester Terrace North, Harlow Street, St Mark’s Crescent, St Mark’s Terrace, Matamba Terrace, St Mark’s Street, Mill Street, Hylton Road, Lime Street, Granville Street, Westbury Street, Close Street, Grafton Street.