Victoria Road Park Road Construction

In December 2022 we presented the design for improvements to the Victoria Road/Park Road junction, and statutory consultation on the proposed changes was carried out. Following the statutory consultation, a decision was made to implement the project and we are now writing to inform you of construction works taking place.

The Council will now be conducting works to the existing East-West cycle and pedestrian crossing over Victoria Road that was previously implemented using temporary materials. We are making these changes to provide a safer and improved experience for people walking, wheeling and cycling with an upgraded crossing facility, widened footways, and additional planting and greening in the area.

What is happening at this location?

• A parallel zebra crossing on Victoria Road will replace the current cycle and pedestrian crossing

• Permanent footway buildouts will be installed to replace the current temporary materials

• Minor changes will be made immediately west of the Victoria Road/Park Road junction to improve the connection to the existing East-West walking and cycling route running through Pymmes Park

• Changes to waiting and loading restrictions will also be made to enable these changes.

When are the changes scheduled to take place?

The construction works will commence at the Victoria Road/Park Road junction on Monday 20 February 2023 and will last for approximately 9 weeks. Phase 1 of the works will be carried out under three-way temporary traffic lights and current access to nearby properties will be maintained. Phase 2 of the works will require the full closure of the works area. Motor vehicles will be able to access the area via each of the three approaches to the junction, namely Victoria Road north, Victoria Road south and Park Road, however will not be able to pass through the junction. In order to enable in/out access to Park Road, the camera-controlled closure will be suspended for the duration of Phase 2. Please check and follow the diversion signs during Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the works. Access to properties will be maintained at all times during the construction period.

A construction notification letter was sent to the local community and it can be found in the document library of the project page along with the traffic management plans.