Keel Crossing opens as Sunderland prepares for World Cup kick off
Sunderland’s Keel Crossing has opened for the first time, with leaders from the city and Sheepfolds businesses crossing together symbolising the coming together of both sides of the river.
New city landmark to honour Sunderland’s maritime heritage
Keel Crossing has been confirmed as the name of Sunderland’s new city footbridge.
Public invited to name new city landmark
Residents of Sunderland are being invited to have their say on the name of the city’s new footbridge.
Builders build bridges with local schools
Thousands of Sunderland schoolchildren have been given a chance to learn about careers in construction and put questions to the team behind the city’s newest landmark.
Final plank placed in new bridge milestone
Another milestone has been reached as progress continues apace on the city’s newest landmark.
New city landmark delivers lasting community impact
Construction of the New Wear Footbridge is already providing a significant boost to the local economy, new figures have revealed.
Historic moment as final bridge parts arrive in city
Early risers in Sunderland witnessed a historic moment on Saturday morning [31st Aug], as the final sections of the New Wear Footbridge arrived in the city.
City’s newest landmark begins to reveal itself
A new Sunderland landmark heralding a new dawn for the city is finally revealing itself.