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Cycling proposals in Radbrook and Bowbrook
During 2010, we're hoping to make improvements to some popular cycling and walking routes between Radbrook and Bowbrook. The proposals include:
Mytton Oak Road Toucan crossing
What is proposed?
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A new signalised crossing for cyclists and pedestrians to the west of the main Hospital roundabout
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Widening of the path between Mytton Oak Road and Falcons Way to provide a segregated walking and cycling route
Why?
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This is already a well-used link between Gains Park and Radbrook, and is particularly useful for children attending schools on Longden Road
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New housing is due to be constructed on the old RSH south site - the new crossing will provide a safer route for the new residents (and existing residents of Falcons Way) to the local health centre and primary school on Racecourse Lane.
View the plan for Mytton Oak Road here
View the plan for the walkway/cycleway between Mytton Oak Road and Falcons Way here.
For the latest news on links to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, please click here.
Radbrook Road Toucan crossing
What is proposed?
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A new signalised crossing for cyclists and pedestrians between the junctions of Crowmeole Lane and Bank Farm Road
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Reduction in speed limit from 40mph to 30mph
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Mini roundabout at the junction of Radbrook Road and Bank Farm Road
Why?
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This is already a well-used link between Gains Park, Copthorne and Radbrook, and is particularly useful for children attending schools on Longden Road and staff travelling to the RSH
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Existing traffic speeds are high
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The mini roundabout will help to reduce speeds and help provide more opportunies for traffic exiting Bank Farm Road
View the plan for Radbrook Road here
Next steps
Work is planned to start on site on Wednesday 17 August 2011 and is expected to take around six weeks.
This work consists of the construction of a signalised pedestrian and cyclist toucan crossing near Radbrook Crescent, a mini-roundabout at the junction with Bank Farm Road and an extension of the existing 30mph limit to the south-west of Bank Farm Road. A vehicle activated sign will also be erected between Crowmeole Lane and Radbrook College.
This scheme has been designed to make it easier and safer for people to cross Hanwood Road, with a particular focus on improving safety for children and young people travelling to school and college.
No road closures are planned during the work, however at times temporary traffic signals will be used. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused and we will endeavour to minimise disruption where possible.
The contractors undertaking the work on behalf of Shropshire Council are Enterprise plc. Should you have any queries regarding this work, please contact Richard Harman on 01743 252511.
Crowmeole Lane - changes in priority
What is proposed?
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Changes in priority at the junctions of Crowmeole Lane with Sandiway and Rad Valley Road
Why?
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Crowmeole Lane is used by many people, including pedestrians and cyclists, and through traffic. It becomes very narrow at the Radbrook bridge, and there is no pavement on this section. The changes in priority are aimed at making the route less attractive as a through route whilst slowing down traffic on the approach to the bridge. Slower speeds should help to make the route safer for pedestrians and cyclists
View the plan for Crowmeole Lane here.
There was not enough support for this proposal from the consultation in April 2010, so no changes will be made on Crowmeole Lane.
If you would like to comment on any of the proposals, please contact us at:
Cycle Shrewsbury
Shropshire Council
Shirehall
Shrewsbury
SY2 6ND
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