Ryhope / Doxford Road Reclassification and Speed Limit Changes

Proposal

The final two sections of the Ryhope to Doxford Link Road (RDLR) are nearing completion, which will provide the necessary transport infrastructure to support the new communities and take pressure off the existing road network.
To enhance the quality of the environment by encouraging safe sustainable travel between communities, changes are required to the surrounding road network:

• Lowering of some speed limits from 40mph to 30mph
• Lowering of some speed limits from 60mph to 40mph
• Changes to route numbers to encourage the use of appropriate routes

Road classification changes

The RDLR once complete will become the principal route between Doxford and Ryhope and adopt the following:

• B1286 classification, providing a continual route between the A19 Herrington Interchange and A1018 Southern Radial Route, adjacent to St Benedict's Hospice
• The current section of the B1286, which runs through Silksworth, past the Venerable Bede Academy, down Tunstall Bank and along Ryhope Street will be reclassified to a C road
• This together with new direction signing will help to reduce traffic on this congested route

A section of Burdon Road will be classified as the C517 road and a section of Burdon Lane will now become an unclassified road as shown on the map.

RDLR Map (PDF) [9MB]

Frequently asked questions

1. What are the timescales for delivering the scheme?
The works are planned to be carried out in winter 2023.

2. Why is this work necessary?
The link roads are supporting the creation of new residential communities. The proposed speed limits and road classifications help create a safe environment and encourage the use of appropriate routes.

3.What will happen to the traffic travelling along the route?
All routes surrounding the RDLR will be signed for local traffic, and as a result it is anticipated that the traffic flows on these routes will be reduced.

4. Will the proposed route impact on emergency vehicles using the road?
All of the Emergency services have been consulted as part of the proposals and they have not raised any concerns.

5. Will the works cause any traffic delays?
The planned works are not expected to cause any significant delays. There will be traffic management measures in place during the works and any inconvenience will be kept to a minimum.

Have your say

We would be grateful if you could complete a short feedback form below to give us your views regarding these changes by Friday 27 October 2023.

Ryhope Doxford road reclassification and speed limit changes feedback form

If you require any further information, please contact Craig Wilkinson
Email: IC.Consultations@sunderland.gov.uk  

More information can also be found in the attached Sway document