Agenda item

This report is about the design and consultation of the proposed upgrade of the A1237/B1224 junction (‘The Wetherby Road junction’). This report sets out what has been achieved over the last few months and seeks the Executive Member’s approval to proceed with the detailed design and construction stages of the scheme.

Resolved:      (i) To confirm that the results of the consultation process have been considered and incorporated in the design where possible.

                        (ii) To note the general arrangement design for the junction upgrade and give approval for preparations and implementation of construction as shown in Annex 1 of the report.

Reason:         (i) To enable the detailed final design of the Wetherby Road junction upgrade.

(ii) To enable arrangements to be made to commence construction of the Wetherby Road junction upgrade.

The Executive Member considered the report on the proposed Wetherby Road Junction Upgrade. In response to his questions, it was confirmed that the new cycle route would make use of the existing underpass, and that the new section of path would come with a maintenance plan while the existing bridleway sections would continue to be maintained in conjunction with other paths in the city.

The Executive Member also asked officers to give some consideration to the design and upkeep of the green spaces on the city’s roundabouts.

Resolved:  (i) To confirm that the results of the consultation process have been considered and incorporated in the design where possible.

                   (ii) To note the general arrangement design for the junction upgrade and give approval for preparations and implementation of construction as shown in Annex 1 of the report.

Reason:     (i) To enable the detailed final design of the Wetherby Road junction upgrade.

(ii) To enable arrangements to be made to commence construction of the Wetherby Road junction upgrade.