Sunderland Culture and the Cultural Spring are seeking proposals from artists to work on a large scale arts commission for the New Wear Crossing opening this spring. Working with Sunderland City Council, Sunderland Culture is commissioning an art piece that responds creatively to the new bridge, in order to celebrate […]
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Major roadworks start in Sunderland for Wear Crossing
A series of major roadworks are due to start on the south side of the river in Sunderland as work continues to develop the New Wear Crossing. Work will begin in Pallion on Monday, April 4, with the removal of the traffic islands and the roundabout that connects Pallion New […]
Hundreds in North East working on Sunderland’s new bridge
Hundreds of people from the North East have been working on the new Wear Crossing bridge. As many as 700 people have been inducted to work on the site since last May, with many businesses from the region working on the new bridge and the road improvement scheme, since May […]
Do you want to name the new Sunderland bridge?
Sunderland City Council have asked for Wearsiders’ help to name the new Wear Crossing bridge. The bridge will be an important new landmark for the city. There are two stages to the public consultation. Councillor Paul Watson, leader of Sunderland City Council said: “Phase one will determine the theme for the […]