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Past consultation - Broadway North


July 2011

Sutton Road Update

The council has had a number of trial holes dug in the vicinity of the Sutton Road Island to determine the depth of a gas main located in this area.  These trial holes have shown that the gas main will require relocating as part of the widening works.  Unfortunately, this would cost in the region of £200,000 and therefore this element of the project has been dropped as we cannot afford it.

The design work for widening is complete.  This project will be retained as a future aspiration of the council once funding becomes available.

September 2010

Red Route Update.

The lining for the Red Route is currently being introduced and we expect the whole of the Broadway North to be completed by the end of this month.

Pedestrian Crossing Update over the Broadway to the Arboretum near to Lincoln Road.

Whilst we where unable to accommodate for a pedestrian refuge with the initial Red Route resurfacing work, the public and members have expressed their desire for a formal crossing at this location. All formal pedestrian crossings have to be assessed by Walsall’s Road Safety team and we have commissioned them to evaluate the crossing required at this location. Upon completion of their evaluation, the road safety team will rank the priority of this crossing compared to other crossings sites in Walsall and advise us on whether we can proceed.

July 2010

Major Roadworks: A4148 Broadway North Walsall.

From The Crescent to Arboretum Junction.

Walsall Council is to carry out essential road maintenance works at the above location as part of its current Carriageway Structural Maintenance Programme. The works have been organised by the council’s Highways Maintenance Group and will be carried out by Tarmac National Contracting Ltd.

For more information about these works please click the following link:

A4148 Broadway North Maintenance Letter to Residents (Word 284KB)

A4148 Broadway North Red Route Information.

As well as the essential road maintenance works the Council will also introduce Red Route restrcitions along the Broadway which will include no stopping restrictions.  For further information about these changes please see our frequently asked questions below:

FAQ

  1. What are the new restrictions?
  2. How will I be affected?
  3. Are there any exemptions?
  4. What are the major changes to the route?
  5. Who can I contact for more information?

1.  What are the new restrictions?

The new restrictions are as follows:

Restriction type

No stopping at any time

No Stopping between denoted times

Loading Bays

What will the signs look like?

No stopping at any tie

No Stopping 10 - 4

Loading Red Route

What will the carriageway markings look like?

Double Red Lines

Double Red Lines

Single Red Line

Single Red Line

A Dashed Red Bay

Loading Bay

What does this mean?

Stopping is not permitted at any time.

Stopping is not permitted during the peak hours (7-10am and 4-7pm) of the working week (Monday to Friday).

Stopping on this route is not permitted except to load/unload between the hours of 10am to 4pm for 20 minutes.

A fuller description of the restriction

Stopping, loading or picking up or setting down passengers is not allowed at any time on any day.  (A very small number of exemptions apply and some of these are addressed below in section 3)

Stopping, loading or picking up or setting down passengers is not allowed between 7am-10am and 4pm-7pm on the days stated (Monday to Friday).  (A very small number of exemptions apply and some of these are addressed below in section 3)

Red boxes are provided along Red Routes wherever some form of parking or loading is allowed during part of the day and where a No Stopping restriction applies the rest of the time.

2.  How will I be affected?

You can find out how the restrictions will affect you by clicking on the links below which correspond to side streets along the route:

3.  Are there any exemptions?

Taxis – A licensed taxi can stop for a long as may be required to enable passengers to get out or into the vehicle.

Blue Badge holders – Vehicles displaying a Blue Badge are able to stop to enable a disabled passenger to get into or out of the vehicle.

Deliveries - If you are expecting a delivery or having some work done on your property the Parking Services Team should be contacted by calling 01922 652433 or emailing carparks@walsall.gov.uk.

4.  What are the major changes to the route?

  • A coach drop off point near the Park Tavern public house will be introduced for joint use by visitors to the Arboretum and school bus services.
  • The Prince’s Avenue and Hydesville Tower School Pedestrian Crossing are scheduled to be reconditioned by our Urban Traffic Control (Traffic lights) team.  By liaising with both our maintenance and UTC team we have been able to co-ordinate the carriageway works required to upgrade these crossings to take place during the resurfacing.  This means that when these crossings are scheduled to be upgraded they will not have to ‘dig up’ the resurfaced road.
  • After much deliberation we have been unable to site a pedestrian refuge near to the entrance of the Arboretum extension car park due to the presence of utility services in the footpath i.e. water; gas; electricity; broadband covers.  We have tested several alternative locations for a refuge but these have been unsuccessful due to either the positioning of trees at the entrance to the park or the prevention of vehicular access exiting the park (turning conflicts) with the physical kerbing.  
  • Whilst the parking and loading restrictions will be introduced with the maintenance work along the Broadway, all construction aspects for the scheme such as the Sutton Road widening are to be combined with the works along phase 2 of the A4148 between A34 Birmingham Road and Junction 9 of the M6 later this year.  

To view the Sutton Road proposals please click on the link below
Sutton Road Drawing (PDF 106KB)

5.  Who can I contact for more information?

Should you have any further queries that relate to this scheme please contact Richard Banner on (01922) 652550 or email bannerr@walsall.gov.uk

For more information about Red Routes in Walsall please visit our Red Routes webpage.

April 2009

The designs have now been approved by cabinet. The following revisions have been made to the June 2008 proposals:

Amemded item numberPDF page referenceDescription
1ThroughoutImproved pedestrians crossing facilities will be installed on all side-roads. These provisions will include dropped kerbs and tactile paving.
2Page 2 of 6The estimated provision for parking was underestimated.  The parking bay is of sufficient legth for an estimated 25 vehicles.
3Page 2 of 6The crossing point near Prince's Avenue will be upgraded to a Toucan crossing.  Troucan crossings are shared use crossing facilities for pedestrians and cyclists.
4Page 3 of 6The pedestrian refuge near to the Arboretum Extension Car Park has been designed in greater detail.

Drawings

View the revised proposals below:

Consultation report  

Scheme construction is dependent on the priority of other schemes in Walsall. We anticipate construction to begin in September 2009.

August 2008

Now that the public consultation period is drawing to a close, Walsall Council would like to take this opportunity to thank you for sharing your views and thoughts over the proposed red route along the A4148 Broadway North. Where possible we have made amendments based on your comments and we’re looking to start construction at the beginning of next year.

Drawings

View the revised proposals below:

Along with the red route lining and enforcement, we are looking to:

  • Where possible, remove the current Saturday parking restrictions as feedback from public consultation deemed this unnecessary.
  • Maintain the Monday to Friday peak parking restrictions along the length of the Broadway to ensure that traffic can flow freely.
  • Introduce a parking bay outside the Arboretum between the Park Tavern public house and Princes Avenue to accommodate for visitors to the Arboretum.
  • Introduce a shared use footway for both pedal cycles and pedestrians between the Park Tavern public house and Princes Avenue.
  • Introduce a coach drop off point near the Park Tavern public house for joint use by visitors to the Arboretum and school bus services.
  • Introduce a crossing refuge near the Arboretum extension car park.
  • Introduce dropped crossing provisions on all four arms of the Crescent Island.
  • Widen the south bound exit lane of the Sutton Road island to accommodate for two lanes of traffic flow.
  • Instruct the red route traffic wardens to enforce the ‘no parking on the verges’ traffic regulation order along the length of the Broadway.
  • Create a direct path to the Arboretum crossing point near to Princes Avenue.
  • Introduce an off peak 20 minute loading bay outside the properties of 11 to 17 Broadway North.
  • Reduce the height of the vegetation around the exit to the Park Tavern public house.

24 June 2008

Walsall Council is proposing to implement Red Routes within the Borough as part of the West Midlands Local Transport Plan along the A4148 Broadway North.

The proposals for the Red Routes network in Walsall are being developed and discussions with local people will form the basis of the consultation process.  The purpose of public consultation is to obtain your views on the proposals so that we can finalise our plans ready to carry out the works.  

What is the aim of the scheme?

The A4148 Broadway is an important section of the strategic road network in Walsall which is heavily used by a variety of road users.

The aim of the scheme is to control the movement along the route using Red Route enforcement which will enable the traffic to move more freely and decrease the journey time for road users whilst also increasing safety for pedestrians.

What are the proposals?

  • Replace existing ‘yellow line’ waiting restrictions with new Red Route lines, signs and enforcement.
  • Provide better enforcement to eliminate illegal stopping and parking.
  • Make more efficient use of road space to improve traffic flow and journey times.
  • Review pedestrian crossing facility along the A4148 Broadway North.

Which roads are affected?

The Red Route Scheme will follow the whole of the Broadway that encompasses Walsall town centre. It is proposed that this Red Route is implemented from the Arboretum junction to the A34 Birmingham Road roundabout.

The Red Route restrictions will be applied to both sides of the carriageway. The plan below illustrates the area that will be affected by the proposals.

A4148 Broadway North

How do you have your say?

As part of the development of the Red Route proposals along the A4148 Broadway North, Walsall Council is planning to hold a series of public consultation events.

The Council is keen to ensure that the proposals developed for the A4148 Broadway North take account of all the needs and demands currently imposed on the network, and that they are sufficient for future user requirements.

Red Routes aim to improve both the efficiency and safety of traffic movements along the corridor with specific proposals tailored to the needs of the local area whilst ensuring that key traffic routes continue to operate effectively.  There is considerable scope within the introduction of Red Routes to accommodate the needs of local businesses and residents.  

We would like to invite you to the public consultation for the Red Route Scheme along the A4148 Broadway North.  The current proposals will be displayed in the Centro Bus:

The dates and venues for public consultation

  • Wednesday 25 June - 10am to 5.30pm
    • Broadway Cleaning Centre Car Park, 121 Princes Avenue, Walsall, WS1 2DH.
  • Thursday 26 June - 12pm to 8pm
    • Broadway Cleaning Centre Car Park, 121 Princes Avenue, Walsall, WS1 2DH.
  • Saturday 28 June - 10am to 4pm
    • Broadway Toby Carvery Car Park, Broadway North, Walsall, WS1 2QA.

Drawings

Documents

We would welcome your comments on the proposals and any further suggestions for improvements of the A4148 Broadway North. These events will help us to understand the needs of the local area and identify what is most important to the people who use the route regularly.

There is no need to confirm your attendance, please just turn up at your convenience. Should you have any further questions relating to this scheme please contact Richard Banner on 01922 652437 or email bannerr@walsall.gov.uk

The consultation period will end on 31 July 2008.

Questionnaire

Thank you for taking the time to complete the questionnaire, this has now closed.  Should you require any assistance with the scheme please feel free to contact Richard Banner on 01922 652550 or email bannerr@walsall.gov.uk

This page was last updated on 05 December 2011