Scheme A56 protected cycle lane

Protected cycle lanes on the A56 Chester Road

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Bridge, ramp or other structure
Crossing
Cycle Hire Station
Cycle Hub
Cyclops Junction
Football
Gym
Hospital
Junction Improvement
Library
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Open Cycle Parking
Park or Playground
Parklet
School
Tennis
Train Station
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Scheme description

Proposals for the upgrade of walking and cycling facilities along the A5014 Chester Road include:

Segregated cycle lanes in each direction, no less than 1.5m wide, separated from traffic by black traffic separator posts with reflective strips
The removal of existing central hatching road markings and all the marked right turn facilities along the impacted route
Introduction of two proposed zebra crossings along the route, one located between Darwen Street and Chorlton Street and one located between City Road and Virgil Street
The removal of five existing uncontrolled pedestrian crossing points along the route
Two current on-street parking bays are to be moved laterally so that they are half on the footway and half on the carriageway
The dedicated right turn lane is to be shortened on A56 Bridgewater Way junction approach
The removal of the temporary traffic management including the traffic cones, currently placed along A56 Bridgewater Way and White City Circle

These proposals are the first phase of an interim active travel scheme along the A56 Corridor. Phase two, which stretches along the A56 from M60 Junction 7 to Talbot Road, is currently in the preliminary design stage and will be consulted on once this stage is complete.

Have your say

Residents are now invited to have their say on the proposals for the scheme. Your feedback will be reviewed and used to make amendments to final design of the scheme if appropriate.

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