Latest updates - reviewed 11 December 2024
Phase 2
A3400 Birmingham Road - commencement of works in Section 2
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 are planned to be completed by the end of January.
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Downstream 1500mm dia. manhole and 750mm dia. sewer and other pipe connections in western outbound verge completed by Worths Way |
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1500mm dia. manhole and 750mm dia. pipe connection in western outbound verge completed by 387 Birmingham Road by using 2 x 450mm dia. pipes to cross underneath unchartered services found in the driveway. |
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Further unchartered service found close to Squirrel Street requiring further pipe change to cross over the service. |
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1500mm dia. manhole with 2 x 450mm dia. pipes required to cross over the unchartered service found by Squirrel Street. |
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2 x 450mm dia. pipes installed beyond the unchartered service found by Squirrel Street. |
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Existing culvert by Squirrel Street excavated to make way for new 2 x 450mm dia. pipes. |
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2 x 450mm dia. sewers continued past Squirrel Street. Footway construction planned to be completed with temporary service for public use before Christmas. |
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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:
- 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:
- LTN 1/20 – The current design will conform 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, however, we have managed 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.
Flickr - A3400 Birmingham Road