Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering has been chosen to carry out a crucial £13m road realignment in Sunderland.The job involves the realignment and construction of a two-lane dual carriageway/boulevard, stretching for 500m along the A183 Livingstone Road and St Mary’s Way.A council spokesman said: “The new road is designed to simplify traffic flow and improve the connection between Vaux, the city centre and the rest of Sunderland.“The boulevard design would provide wider footways, a tree planted central reservation and a dedicated bus lane.“Realignment of St Mary’s Way would also free up space to create a high quality pedestrianised public area, suitable for events or public gatherings.”