A1 Birtley to Coal House Improvement Scheme
A nationally significant infrastructure project in Gateshead, Sunderland. A decision has been made. We are confirming the outcome.
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Where it is in the process
- Pre-application
- Submitted
- Pre-examination
- Examination
- Recommendation
- Decision due
- Decision made
The site
The outline is the boundary the promoter published. It can include cable, pipeline or road routes as well as the main site. 86 hectares inside the published boundary.
What is proposed
The scheme is 6.5 km in length and will consist of online widening of the A1 south of Gateshead to four lanes between junction 65 and 67 on the southbound carriageway and three lanes with lane gain/drop between junctions on northbound carriageway to provide additional capacity. The scheme will also include the off-line replacement of Allerdene Railway Bridge immediately south of the existing structure to tie into the existing structure at Junction 67 Coal House.
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