TRAFFIC flow will be restored to four lanes on Sunderland's Wearmouth Bridge tomorrow.

There has only been one lane in use in each direction where the A1018 crosses the bridge since restoration work began in May.

The temporary traffic system will again be lifted for Sunderland's home game with Aston Villa today- and then from 5am tomorrow all four lanes will be back in use.

It is expected that, apart from occasional night-time closures and special match-day arrangements for Sunderland AFC home fixtures the four-lane flow will remain in place during the rest of the restoration scheme.

Painting the bridge will continue until late February, but it will not affect traffic or pedestrians using the bridge.