The A1231 road connects Sunderland and Washington in Tyne and Wear, North East England.

The new section will continue north into Deptford on a completely new road, descending towards the river before bending towards the west.

[2] The A1231 becomes a 50mph speed limit dual carriageway 'Wessington Way' passing through the southern edge of Southwick, Castletown and Hylton Castle.

Along this section a park and ride scheme operates on matchdays for visitors to the Stadium of Light.

Despite being designated a primary route, Sunderland City Council deem it necessary to close this section of the road on several Sundays each summer for 'essential maintenance'.