Keel Crossing [opened 18.10.25] - compendium thread

[fixxxer]

Was never going to be anything else realistically. As has been mentioned, they ran that line through keel square with the very intention for it to marry up with the bridge originally;

"Preferred supplier Volker Stevin is expected to start work within weeks on the pedestrian and cycle bridge, which continues the Keel Line from The Beam to the Sheepfolds."

 

[RedandWhiteRebel]

Keel Bridge to me. Crossing sounds out of place.

 

[bobster999]

Was never going to be anything else realistically. As has been mentioned, they ran that line through keel square with the very intention for it to marry up with the bridge originally;

it wasn't, the original idea was to have something on the cliff at the end of the keel line to represent the front of a ship and had something on it that was to be like the swinging of champagne when a ship is named

 

[Pants]

it wasn't, the original idea was to have something on the cliff at the end of the keel line to represent the front of a ship and had something on it that was to be like the swinging of champagne when a ship is named

A rope swing to the other side?

 

[Roker Mackem]

Makes sense , Keel Square,Keel line, Keel crossing

It does make sense aye

 

[fixxxer]

it wasn't, the original idea was to have something on the cliff at the end of the keel line to represent the front of a ship and had something on it that was to be like the swinging of champagne when a ship is named

For some reason it always stuck with me that the line would run directly to and over the bridge when they were first putting the square together. Just seemed like almost too much thought and planning for our council at the time I guess and it stuck with me. Can't remember the ship type monument you refer to. Not saying you're wrong like, mate, perhaps that was a backup plan if the bridge didn't get the go ahead maybe?

 

[small mythos]

Makes sense , Keel Square,Keel line, Keel crossing

Yes it does.
I was down there yesterday and I noticed the keel line only has ships dated up to the 1920s so I was wondering if they were going to have the line running across the bridge and I have my answer now as it’s going to extend to the sheepfolds. I think the whole thing is going to look so good !

For some reason it always stuck with me that the line would run directly to and over the bridge when they were first putting the square together. Just seemed like almost too much thought and planning for our council at the time I guess and it stuck with me. Can't remember the ship type monument you refer to. Not saying you're wrong like, mate, perhaps that was a backup plan if the bridge didn't get the go ahead maybe?

I can remember reading somewhere that they didn’t get all the ships on , it goes in date order from the culture house end of keel square being the earliest and ends just before the bridge entrance at about 1926/7

 

[Skylon]

Yes it does.
I was down there yesterday and I noticed the keel line only has ships dated up to the 1920s so I was wondering if they were going to have the line running across the bridge and I have my answer now as it’s going to extend to the sheepfolds. I think the whole thing is going to look so good !

I can remember reading somewhere that they didn’t get all the ships on , it goes in date order from the culture house end of keel square being the earliest and ends just before the bridge entrance at about 1926/7

The whole of the Keel line is meant to be the same length as the biggest ship built on the wear. I doubt it will go right over to the sheepfolds. Probably onto the bridge a little bit

 

[bobster999]

For some reason it always stuck with me that the line would run directly to and over the bridge when they were first putting the square together. Just seemed like almost too much thought and planning for our council at the time I guess and it stuck with me. Can't remember the ship type monument you refer to. Not saying you're wrong like, mate, perhaps that was a backup plan if the bridge didn't get the go ahead maybe?

the line wont be going over the bridge, the line as it is represents the longest ship built

 

[Betty Swollocks]

Bridget

 

[Undisputed Truth]

Keel Crossing officially then. Im pleased with that

Was always going to be keel crossing. That's why the other 2 offerings were so shite.

 

[safcpw]

Yes it does.
I was down there yesterday and I noticed the keel line only has ships dated up to the 1920s so I was wondering if they were going to have the line running across the bridge and I have my answer now as it’s going to extend to the sheepfolds. I think the whole thing is going to look so good !

I can remember reading somewhere that they didn’t get all the ships on , it goes in date order from the culture house end of keel square being the earliest and ends just before the bridge entrance at about 1926/7

The keel line runs oto about the first 15m of the bridge

 

[The Butcher]

Makes sense , Keel Square,Keel line, Keel crossing

Its as if it was planned all along Name should have reflected the Staithes or Vaux but understand the brand name problem. Better than the other 2 names bit there was never any doubt what they wanted.

 

[Wearson]

The keel line runs oto about the first 15m of the bridge

Someone obviously still hoping for the regeneration of shipbuilding on the river, leaving room for more names
They will de dead against the low level bridge due next.

 

[safcpw]

Someone obviously still hoping for the regeneration of shipbuilding on the river, leaving room for more names
They will de dead against the low level bridge due next.

As someone who worked down the yards I have no wish to see them return .

 

[John Steed]

Bridge of Sighs......

After yet another poor season.

Good job they didn't pick this name. After wembley they'd have had to quickly rename it.

 

[DiscopantsSoL]

VolkerStevin and Sunderland City Council would like to inform you that essential preparatory works will be carried out on Keel Crossing to prepare the bridge deck for waterproofing which will protect it from water infiltration and corrosion.

Due to heavy rain last week the preparatory works have been extended until Friday 13 June 2025 and will take place between 4pm and 10pm

During the works there are likely to be increased noise and lighting levels which may cause some disruption to our neighbours.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and assure you that every effort will be made to minimise any impact.

We appreciate your patience and understanding but should you have any questions or concerns regarding the above works, please contact Olivia Murray at [email protected]

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[Henry_Hill]

VolkerStevin and Sunderland City Council would like to inform you that essential preparatory works will be carried out on Keel Crossing to prepare the bridge deck for waterproofing which will protect it from water infiltration and corrosion.

Due to heavy rain last week the preparatory works have been extended until Friday 13 June 2025 and will take place between 4pm and 10pm

During the works there are likely to be increased noise and lighting levels which may cause some disruption to our neighbours.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and assure you that every effort will be made to minimise any impact.

We appreciate your patience and understanding but should you have any questions or concerns regarding the above works, please contact Olivia Murray at [email protected]

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Waterproofing at those times comes with some challenges

 

[Gothdad]

Waterproofing at those times comes with some challenges

It says " preparatory works will be carried out on Keel Crossing to prepare the bridge deck for waterproofing". The actual waterproofing comes later on.

 

[lostinorthumberland]

Was always going to be keel crossing. That's why the other 2 offerings were so shite.

Totally agree, they made the other two so terrible so that there could be no alternative