Footpaths in Washington to be closed for gas main repairs

Sunderland City Council has announced a temporary prohibition of pedestrian traffic on certain footways in Chacombe, Finchale, and Melrose in Washington.

The closure, effective from April 15, is due to necessary gas main repair works.

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The council issued the order on March 31 under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

Though the order permits a maximum closure duration of six months, the repairs are expected to be completed within 86 days.

Pedestrians will not be able to use the following paths:

• Chacombe: From No 10 Chacombe to No 33 and 34 Chacombe
• Chacombe: Path linking No 33 and 34 Chacombe to No 35 Chacombe
• Chacombe: From the extended party property of No 59 and No 60 Chacombe, to its western extent
• Chacombe: Path linking No 44 to No 48 Chacombe
• Finchale: Path linking No 33 and 34 Chacombe to No 26 Finchale
• Melrose: Path linking No 26 Finchale to No 26 Melrose
• Melrose: Path linking No 11 Finchale, for a distance of 69 metres in a westerly then a southerly direction

An alternative route will be provided for pedestrians.