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The character of Sunderland
The city centre sits on rising ground above the river, with Fawcett Street and High Street West forming the main spine and Keel Square marking the newer civic quarter. Wearmouth Bridge and the Northern Spire carry the principal river crossings, and both back up when one closes for maintenance. Cars generally hold on a side street near Keel Square or a Bridges car park rather than at the kerb on Fawcett Street, where stopping is tightly restricted through the day.
- Cars hold near Keel Square or a Bridges car park rather than on Fawcett Street.
- On match days the collection point is agreed away from the Stadium of Light approach roads.
- Wearmouth Bridge closures divert traffic onto the Northern Spire, adding time either side.
- Evening restaurant and Empire Theatre pickups use the Bridges side streets rather than the main frontage.















