Roadworks to last 14 weeks after bus station opens

Councillor John Shuttleworth said the work would make North Road more welcoming

Months of roadworks are set to be carried out following the opening of a new bus station.

The works will take place on North Road in Durham from 23 June and are expected to last 14 weeks.

The road will be resurfaced while temporary bus stops are removed and footpaths refurbished.

Councillor John Shuttleworth said Durham County Council wanted to use the opportunity create a more "welcoming first impression" for visitors.

Mr Shuttleworth described North Road as the "gateway" to the city and said it was the "first area many visitors see if they arrive by bus or train".

As part of the work, street lighting that can project images and patterns on to pavements is set to be installed.

Durham's new bus station opened in January

In an attempt to reduce disruption, the work will be carried out in phases.

The first will begin opposite the bus station and continue up to North Road roundabout.

That will take about seven weeks and during this time there will be restricted access to vehicles between 09:00 BST and 17:00 BST.

Buses will only be able to turn right out of the station.

The second phase will start from the bus station towards Crossgate Peth and take another seven weeks.

During this time buses will only be able to travel left out of the station.