Keel Crossing [opened 18.10.25] - compendium thread

[ObserverPhil]

I've probably missed it in everything going on , is anything going to go at the bottom of the bridge , town side.

Looks quite bare around that area

It’s a park isn’t it or meringue

 

[Brett]

It’s a park isn’t it or meringue

Ahh.so the park is going to extend that far , thanks

 

[chevvies]

'Red tarmac is commonly used to mark cycle lanes', if I'm not mistaken the bridge is for pedestrians/cyclists, but red tarmac is generally more expensive due to the additional pigments and processing required.

 

[dancingradio]

Any chance opening for WHU game?

I reckon they are definitely secretly aiming for it , with the push going on it may be ready

 

[safcpw]

'Red tarmac is commonly used to mark cycle lanes', if I'm not mistaken the bridge is for pedestrians/cyclists, but red tarmac is generally more expensive due to the additional pigments and processing required.

There's no red tarmac, it's black tarmac and paving

 

[leariver]

I reckon they are definitely secretly aiming for it , with the push going on it may be ready

22nd of August. Opening game of the Women's Rugby World Cup.
It kinda makes sense to do it then when there will be international coverage, without the competition of another 7/8 premier league games being played. Good optics for the city.

 

[Shandy drinker]

Ffs, it's black and white. Demolish it now before the mags claim it.

Design flaw
You can get red tarmac too
Reform will shut it and demand Vaux reopens

 

[dancingradio]

22nd of August. Opening game of the Women's Rugby World Cup.
It kinda makes sense to do it then when there will be international coverage, without the competition of another 7/8 premier league games being played. Good optics for the city.

Kinda makes sense to have it open for the sunderlands first game back in the premier in 8 years AND for the rugby world cup. Like i say pretty sure if programme and sign off allows they will open it for west ham. They arent going to have it sitting ready and sealed off to "save it" for the huge international coverage of lasses rugby

 

[leariver]

Kinda makes sense to have it open for the sunderlands first game back in the premier in 8 years AND for the rugby world cup. Like i say pretty sure if programme and sign off allows they will open it for west ham. They arent going to have it sitting ready and sealed off to "save it" for the huge international coverage of lasses rugby

Oh aye. It'd be great to have it open for the West Ham game, but I think it was decided ages ago that there would be a big opening ceremony and parade on the 22nd. I suppose they're not going to have two opening dates and have gone with the game they knew would get the most coverage. I'm sure the decision was made before we were promoted.

 

[dancingradio]

Oh aye. It'd be great to have it open for the West Ham game, but I think it was decided ages ago that there would be a big opening ceremony and parade on the 22nd. I suppose they're not going to have two opening dates and have gone with the game they knew would get the most coverage. I'm sure the decision was made before we were promoted.

yes it says there will be a parade over the bridge but ive not read owt about an official opening. I think people have just jumped to conclusions. Progress looks good i wont be surprised if its open for the first match but they wont say owt in advance until they are sure

 

[EDGE]

"Soft" opening on the 16th. Under the radar. Ensure no one plummets into the Wear.

 

[HABA87]

I was hoping it would be open for Betis TBH.

 

[pinewaves1868]

I've probably missed it in everything going on , is anything going to go at the bottom of the bridge , town side.

Looks quite bare around that area

Brasses.

 

[chevvies]

There's no red tarmac, it's black tarmac and paving

Yes, I know, hence the reason for my post.

 

[safcpw]

Yes, I know, hence the reason for my post.

Anything else you know about it

 

[Tex]

There's no red tarmac, it's black tarmac and paving

Maks nee odds cos if the rest of the town centre is anything to go by it’ll all be carpeted in a thick layer of discarded gowie come Christmas.

 

[Shandy drinker]

"Soft" opening on the 16th. Under the radar. Ensure no one plummets into the Wear.

When I cross a bridge I want to know if it’s open or not soft openings

 

[mackem35]

Maks nee odds cos if the rest of the town centre is anything to go by it’ll all be carpeted in a thick layer of discarded gowie come Christmas.

Ban the bastard stuff, tax it like crazy, make it prescription only or only biodegradable stuff within a few days and any dirty bastard spitting it out have them thrown from said bridge.

 

[Football Dinosaur]

Council have employed a team to tackle this in centre.


Aware some areas look like spiderman has been having a wank!

 

[Tex]

Ban the bastard stuff, tax it like crazy, make it prescription only or only biodegradable stuff within a few days and any dirty bastard spitting it out have them thrown from said bridge.

I like the cut of your jib!
Every pack should have a ten quid surcharge which goes towards steam cleaning the rancid shite up off the pavement.