'Driving real change for city residents'

The improvements have been funded by the North East Combined Authority, led by Labour Mayor, Kim McGuinness.

- 

Cllr Leonard added: "It is great to see the Mayor providing the funding required to help make these changes.

"While bus lanes formed part of the initial changes suggested, feedback made it clear that other options were preferred and so we have listened.

"Instead, we are focusing funding on the elements that residents and engagement responders told us about enhancing road safety, improving access to bus stops, and upgrading infrastructure along the route.