Purpose

This Record of Decision relates to the
approval given by the Director of Regeneration and Economic
Development to advertise and, in the event that no objections are
received, to proceed with the making of the Order. The TRO proposes
to implement the following measures:

(1) Nile Street, North Shields
To introduce a permanent Bus Only Lane on the northbound
carriageway of Nile Street, extending from its junction with
Russell Street to its junction with West Street. This will replace
the existing temporary Bus Lane restriction previously introduced
under Experimental Traffic Regulation powers.

(2) Benton Lane (A188), Benton – Southbound Carriageway
To amend the existing Bus Only Lane restriction on the eastern side
of the southbound carriageway of Benton Lane, from a point 46
metres south of its junction with Goathland Avenue, extending
southwards for a distance of 135 metres. The primary purpose of
this lane is to improve bus service reliability by enabling buses
to access the Bus Gate and, consequently, the internal service road
of the Four Lane Ends Interchange. The amendment removes the
current exemptions for taxis, solo motorcycles, and authorised
vehicles, ensuring the restriction aligns with the access
arrangements into the Interchange and supports efficient bus
operation.

(3) Benton Lane (A188), Benton – Bus Gate
To amend the Bus Gate restriction at the southern access to the
Four Lane Ends Interchange internal access road by removing the
exemptions for taxis, solo motorcycles, and authorised vehicles,
ensuring consistent management of access and supporting reliable
bus movements through the Interchange.