A4148 Broadway Phase 2 Red Route
September 2009 – Scheme Update
Walsall Council would like to take this opportunity to thank you for sharing your views and thoughts over the proposed red route along phase 2 of the Broadway. Where possible we have made amendments based on your comments and the following revisions have been made:
| Amended item number: | PDF Page Reference | Description |
| 1 | Throughout | Improved pedestrians crossing facilities will be installed on all side-roads. These provisions will include dropped kerbs and tactile paving. |
| 2 | Page 1 of 6 | Dickinson Drive – The restrictions have been extended to tie in with the existing double yellow line restrictions. |
| 3 | Page 2 of 6 | Bescot Crescent - The junction has been developed in greater detail. Click here to view the changes. |
| 4 | Page 3 of 6 | Northern side of Alexandra Road: Red Route restrictions are unnecessary in a 20mph zone. Restrictions amended accordingly. |
| 5 | Page 3 of 6 | Northern side of West Bromwich Road: Proposed restrictions amended to tie in with the existing double yellow line restrictions. |
| 6 | Page 4 of 6 | No changes have been made since November. |
| 7 | Page 5 of 6 | Delves Green Road: Proposed restrictions amended to tie in with the existing restrictions. |
| 8 | Page 5 of 6 | Delves Road: Proposed restrictions amended to tie in with the existing restrictions. |
| 9 | Page 6 of 6 | Magdalene Road – The junction has been developed in greater detail. Click here to view the changes. |
| 10 | Page 6 of 6 | The width of the central hatching between the Magdalene Road junction and the Birmingham Road is to be reduced in width to accommodate for two lanes of traffic flow. |
Drawings
View the revised proposals below:
- A4148 Broadway North - Red Route Map - Drawing 1 of 6 (PDF 513KB)
- A4148 Broadway North - Red Route Map - Drawing 2 of 6 (PDF 505KB)
- A4148 Broadway North - Red Route Map - Drawing 3 of 6 (PDF 577KB)
- A4148 Broadway North - Red Route Map - Drawing 4 of 6 (PDF 393KB)
- A4148 Broadway North - Red Route Map - Drawing 5 of 6 (PDF 512KB)
- A4148 Broadway North - Red Route Map - Drawing 6 of 6 (PDF 528KB)
Consultation report
Scheme construction is dependent on the priority of other schemes in Walsall. We anticipate construction to begin in 2010.
November 2008
Introduction
Walsall Council is proposing to implement Red Routes within the Borough as part of the West Midlands Local Transport Plan.
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.
What is a Red Route?
A Red Routes is a way of making our most important roads work better for everyone – the people that travel on them, the businesses along the route and the residents who live near by.
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 journey times.
What are the proposals?
- Review vehicle journey times along the route and look at ways of reducing them
- Review the current parking restrictions and replace the existing ‘yellow line’ restrictions with new Red Route lines, signs and enforcement
- Provide better enforcement to eliminate illegal stopping and parking
- Review the type, frequency and severity of traffic accidents along this route and identify improvements where required
- Review all current pedestrian facilities
- Review the current cycling provisions
Which junctions will be improved?
The following junctions have been identified as not performing as well as they could:
- Magdalene Road
- Bescot Crescent
We are currently exploring alternative options at these locations and looking to reconfigure these junctions to increase capacity and reduce vehicle journey times.
Why are they needed?
Congestion costs the West Midlands’ economy £2.2 billion per year. Red Routes are a method of ensuring that the most effective use is made of the road space allowing for improved travel for both people and goods.
Inconsiderate and illegal parking stops traffic flowing smoothly and prevents us from going about our daily lives. Junctions have also become congested and are not working efficiently. Doing nothing is not an option – we need to tackle it now.
Which roads will be affected?
The Red Route scheme will follow the whole of the Broadway that encompasses Walsall town centre. Phase two will commence at the A34 Birmingham Road and continue to the junction at Wallows Lane.and Bescot Crescent.
View a map of the whole scheme (JPG 2MB)
Key Dates
The dates and venues for public consultation are:
Tuesday 25 November 2008 - 10am to 5pm
- Opposite Whitehall Junior Community School, Delves Road, Walsall. WS1 3HS
- Location map of the consultation bus opposite Whitehall Junior Community School (PDF 1.2MB)
Thursday 27 November 2008 - 12pm to 8pm
- Morrisons Car Park: Wallows Lane, Walsall, WS2 9BZ
- Location map of the consultation bus on Morrisons Car Park (PDF 1.4MB)
Saturday 29 November 2008 - 10am to 4pm
- The New Art Gallery: Gallery Sq, Walsall, WS2 8LG
- Location map of the consultation bus opposite The New Art Gallery (PDF 1.6MB)
Thursday 4 December 2008 - 12pm to 8pm
- Lord Street South of the Broadway West: Walsall, WS1 4DU
- Location map of the consultation bus in Lord Street South (PDF 981KB)
Saturday 6 December 2008 - 10am to 4pm
- West Bromwich service road, near: Broadway Medical Centre, 213 Broadway, Walsall, WS1 3HD
- Location map of the consultation bus in the West Bromich service road (PDF 1MB)
End of consultation
The consultation period will end on Friday 19 December 2008.
Contact details
Should you have any further questions relating to this scheme please contact Richard Banner on 01922 652437 or email bannerr@walsall.gov.uk
Drawings
- A4148 Broadway Phase 2 – Red Route map – drawing 1 of 6 (PDF 467KB)
- A4148 Broadway Phase 2 – Red Route map – drawing 2 of 6 (PDF 483KB)
- A4148 Broadway Phase 2 – Red Route map – drawing 3 of 6 (PDF 405KB)
- A4148 Broadway Phase 2 – Red Route map – drawing 4 of 6 (PDF 361KB)
- A4148 Broadway Phase 2 – Red Route map – drawing 5 of 6 (PDF 362KB)
- A4148 Broadway Phase 2 – Red Route map – drawing 6 of 6 (PDF 426KB)
Documents
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 21 July 2010
