North East Transport Plan
Consultation details
A public consultation has launched to secure feedback on the region’s first Transport Plan; an ambitious multi-billion-pound strategy which aims to deliver major improvements across the North East up to 2035.
The North East Transport Plan includes an initial £6.1bn of transformative projects, an investment figure which is expected to grow significantly across the lifespan of the plan as schemes develop. It includes a live programme of 296 proposed transport schemes across the region which would reshape the network over the next 15 years – building on existing assets and creating new infrastructure.
The draft North East Transport Plan includes multiple road, rail and public transport projects which will drive forward increased connectivity. It also details numerous sustainable travel schemes which aim to greatly improve both the physical and mental health of people across the region. Comprehensive policy statements are detailed in the consultation draft plan which will be adopted across the seven local authority areas – Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Sunderland, Northumberland and Durham.