A3400 Birmingham Road, Stratford-upon-Avon

Phase 2

Commencement of works

We are pleased to advise the works on the first section of the Phase 2 Birmingham Road Improvements scheme at the northern end of Birmingham Road from Bishopton Roundabout to 386 Birmingham Road was completed and works were commenced on Section 2 on Monday 11 November as planned.

To negate the need for another change, the temporary traffic management was arranged from No. 386 Birmingham Road to St Peter’s Way and allows two-way traffic on Birmingham Road whilst the lane on the western (outbound) side allows continuation of the ongoing work. The outbound traffic will be able to use the existing middle right-turning lane to access Bishopton Roundabout.

Section 2 of the works is planned to be completed by the end of January:

	Downstream manhole and pipe connections in western outbound verge by Worths Way
750mm dia. pipe installed between Worths Way and driveway to 387 Birmingham Road. Pipe backfilled ready for footway construction
Upstream manhole and pipe connections by driveway to 387 Birmingham Road. Pipe backfilled ready for footway construction
	Preparation of gully connection into upstream manhole by 387 Birmingham Road.
De-watering of manhole in eastern inbound verge ready for cleaning and concrete benching.

Phase 3

Phase 3 of the A3400 Birmingham Road extends from St Peter’s Way to Arden Street and is currently in the design and engagement stages of development.  Key matters which are currently in development are as follows:

• Tesco’s secondary access – We are exploring options to provide a secondary point of access to Tesco’s off A3400 Birmingham Road.  There are major utility works along the northern verge adjacent to Hamlet Way which need to be avoided as the works to divert and reconstruct are cost and time prohibitive. Tesco representatives were met on 12 March 2024 and a further meeting will be held following completion of the proposal.
• Landscaping – Where feasible and practicable, we are looking to introduce elements of landscaping to complement the engineering works and to improve the street scene. An indicative plan can be viewed below:
  • A3400 Phase 3 landscape opportunities plan (PDF, 10.1 MB)
  • Park Road junction concept plan v0.1 (PDF, 5.8 MB)
• LTN 1/20 – We are reviewing the current designs conformity to the recently published document from the Department for Transport; LTN 1/20 Cycle Infrastructure.  Retrofitting all the design recommendations contained within this document into an established urban environment can prove difficult.  We shall, however, endeavour to adhere to this guidance where practicable and feasible to do so.
• Western Road – We are exploring options to improve the functionality of the junction. Drawings have been prepared and will go through a traffic modelling exercise, and results will be known shortly.

Completed - Phase 1

Phase 1, from Windsor Street to Arden Street, was completed in January 2022, bringing a significant improvement aesthetically as well as making the road crossings easier to navigate. The segregated cycle and footpath create safer spaces for different user groups and the resurfacing has provided a new, smooth surface to the carriageway.

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