Decision details

Purpose of Report: To seek approval from the Cabinet Member to construct a wider footway, for segregated use by cyclists and pedestrians, and the installation of new controlled crossing facilities with traffic lights.

The Cabinet Member is asked to agree to the construction of the project.

Resolved:   (i)     That the Cabinet Member approved the implementation of the scheme shown on the plan forming Annex A, subject to agreement with the landowners of Portakabin’s site regarding the transfer of land for use as additional footway area.

(ii)    That the following amendments to the scheme were approved:

The speed limit shall be changed from the posted 40 mph to 30 mph from the gateway adjacent to the exit point from the Range superstore through to Monks Cross, New 40 mph gateways will be installed at the start of the dual carriageway section of Jockey Lane, near to ASDA’s fuel station, and at the North East roundabout adjacent to the entrance exit of Monks Cross main car park behind M&S.

Loading restrictions shall apply between the bus stop on Jockey Lane, opposite Sainsbury’s loading entrance and Forge Close.

Reasons:   (i)      To provide facilities to benefit pedestrians and cyclists in the area.

(ii)        In response to comments made by the Ward Members.