Improvements to the A194 (Leam Lane)
Mill Lane roundabout improvements
Location
Mill Lane roundabout is located on the junction of the A194 and Mill Lane (B1306). It is just after Whitemare Pool roundabout, when travelling eastbound towards South Shields on the A194.
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Improvements
Improvements to the A194 near the Mill Lane roundabout will include:
- increase length of westbound third lane by 72 metres (when travelling towards the roundabout)
- increase length of eastbound third lane by 90 metres (when travelling towards the roundabout)
- install traffic signals on the westbound approach to the roundabout
- introduce a signalled crossing for pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders, on the eastern side of the roundabout (the timings for safe crossing will coordinate with the traffic signals and will not disrupt traffic flow)
South Tyneside Council recently installed some traffic signals on this roundabout, with the plan to install full signals in the future. Now we have secured more funding, we can install full traffic signals. This will improve the traffic flow and safety of the roundabout.