Work to improve safety on two Biddulph roads in response to community concerns is set to begin on Monday 18 May.
The scheme will include a range of measures introduced on Halls Road and Station Road. These will improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists.
Staffordshire County Council is investing £108,000 in the scheme which aims to reduce vehicle speeds, improve driver awareness and make it easier to cross the road—particularly for people with mobility needs or visual impairments. It’s also hoped that more people will be encouraged to walk and cycle as they will feel safer and more confident.
The two-week scheme includes traffic-calming features along both Halls Road and Station Road, as well as improved pedestrian crossing points to support safer walking and cycling.
In addition to speed cushions being installed, the Halls Road/Station Road junction will be upgraded to a give-way arrangement, with new illuminated signs and minor kerb build-outs to help manage vehicle movements and improve visibility. There will also be improved pedestrian crossing points.
The improvements will benefit people using National Cycle Network Route 55 (NCN55) and the Biddulph Valley Way.
To carry out the works safely, a full road closure will be needed in the first week, with a signed diversion on the A527, Mow Lane, Wedgwood Lane and Halls Road, and vice versa. During the second week, multi-way traffic signals will be operating, with full closures implemented if needed for a short period. People will be able to access properties and businesses and there will be pedestrian access at all times.
Patrick Allen, Staffordshire County Council’s cabinet support member for highways, said:
Safety on our roads is a top priority to the county council and by introducing this improvement scheme we have acted directly on community concerns.
We’re confident that these improvements will not only improve safety but encourage more people to walk and cycle in their town – boosting health and wellbeing and enabling cost effective travel options.
While this is a relatively short scheme, there will be unavoidable disruption for which we apologise for and would like to thank people for their patience during the works period.”
