Road and transport news

Work to a County Durham bridge has been deferred after we listened to local concerns.

A County Durham bridge is to close temporarily for essential maintenance work.

Young drivers have been learning about the 'fatal four' causes of collisions as part of a programme to improve safety on roads.

Work to refurbish a gateway to Durham City will begin next month.

Walking and cycling routes to Durham City's main employment, education and tourist sites are set to benefit from better connections as part of a £3.7million scheme.

Temporary Stop Over Areas (TSOAs) are being set up in County Durham ahead of this year's Appleby Horse Fair.

Work to enhance footpaths and active travel routes in Durham City will begin next week.

We are expanding our road resurfacing programme this year after receiving an additional £3.72 million from the Government.

Work to construct a new pedestrian and cyclist footbridge across the A19 will get under way this month.

Major works to upgrade junctions on one of Newton Aycliffe's busiest roads are set to get underway.

A busy A19 exit slip road is set to close to traffic while work is carried out to connect it to a new roundabout.

Preparatory works are underway alongside the A690 ahead of an essential landslip repair scheme.