Parts of the A1018, B1286 and A1231 will temporarily close in the coming weeks as Sunderland City Council carries out resurfacing to improve the highways network.

On Sunday 12 July, the north side of the A1018 at the Raich Carter roundabout will be shut to allow works to take place.

The B1286 Herrington Road will also be closed on Sunday 2 August and Sunday 9 August for resurfacing.

In Washington, stretches of the A1231 will be closed overnight between Monday 3 August and Friday 7 August.

To minimise disruption, most activity has been programmed for Sundays and off-peak periods, though motorists are advised to allow extra time for journeys on these dates.

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The resurfacing programme is informed by road condition assessments, traffic volumes, public reports and accident data, along with feedback from the city's five Area Neighbourhood and Community Boards.

Councillor Bill Blackett, Sunderland City Council's Cabinet Member for Environment, Transport and Enforcement, said: "Maintaining and improving the condition of our roads is essential to keeping Sunderland moving safely and efficiently. These resurfacing schemes are part of our ongoing investment in the city's transport infrastructure, helping to provide smoother, safer journeys for residents, businesses and visitors.

"We appreciate that roadworks can cause some temporary inconvenience, which is why we have scheduled much of this work during off-peak periods and on Sundays wherever possible to reduce disruption. We would like to thank motorists and local communities for their patience while these important improvements are carried out."