Proposals
- Westbound stepped cycle track on the south side (Hurst Road side) of the road and a two-way cycle track on the north side of the road outside the Town Hall
- Public realm improvements that are sympathetic to and work alongside Fellowship Square and the Town Hall redevelopment
- A pedestrian and cycle signalised crossing with a raised table at the main entrance to Fellowship Square
- Pedestrian and cycle signalised crossing near to the junction with Farnan Avenue. This will help link Hurst Road with Farnan Avenue as a key local route for walking and cycling
- Blended ‘Copenhagen’ crossings on Brookscroft House, Falmer Road, Farnan Avenue, Fellowship Square vehicle entrance, Hallingbury Court, Hurst Road, and YMCA entrance at their junctions with Forest Road
- Floating bus stops with cycle bypasses.
- Stepped cycle tracks on the north and south side of Forest Road
- Junction improvements with segregated cycle and pedestrian crossings, and signal bypass for cyclists travelling in all directions at the junction of Shernhall Street and Forest Road
- No changes to yellow line restrictions on the north side of Forest Road outside of businesses
- Blended ‘Copenhagen’ crossings at Dansom House, Thorpe Coombe Hospital, Jane Atkinson Health & Wellbeing Centre and St John’s Road at their junctions with Forest Road
- Floating bus stops with a cycle bypass as part of the cycle track at Bus Stop BR and Bus Stop BS
- Connection into existing modal filter and cycle route on Spruce Hills Road
- Pedestrian and cycle signalised crossing near to the junction with St John’s Road.
- Stepped cycle tracks on the north and south side of Forest Road
- Junction improvements including segregated cycle and pedestrian crossings and a signalised bypass for cyclist travelling in all directions at the junction with Wood Street and Fulbourne Road
- Public realm improvements to Clock Tower Square
- Some reduction to the number of on-street parking bays as shown in the drawing. Further details can be found here.
- Loading bay outside Families and Homes Hub
- Blended “Copenhagen” crossings on Clifford Road, Kingsley Road, Foundry Mews and Wigram Square at their junction with Forest Road
- Floating bus stop with cycle bypass as part of the cycle track at Bus Stop A, Bus Stop F, Bus Stop BQ and the bus stops on the east and west side of Fulbourne Road as shown on the plans.
- Junction improvements with segregated cycle and pedestrian crossings and a signal bypass for cyclists travelling in all directions at the junction with Hale End Road
- New pedestrian and cycle signalised crossing on Forest Road near to Woodstock Road
- Blended ‘Copenhagen’ crossings at Wigram Square, Winsbeach, Woodstock Road and Ulverston Road at their junction with Forest Road
- Modal filter on Woodstock Road at its junction with Forest Road with access for cyclists and emergency vehicles maintained
- Ulverston Road made one-way northbound (away from Forest Road), except for cyclists to minimise any impact associated with the Woodstock Road modal filter, as residents and people visiting Woodstock Road may now need to use adjacent roads to get to and from their home depending on their journey. The restriction will also prevent people from using Ulverston Road to travel between Hale End Road and Forest Road
- Bus Stop L to be relocated east of Woodstock Road and converted to a floating bus stop with a cycle bypass
- Bus Stop T to be relocated east of Winsbeach and converted to a floating bus stop with a cycle bypass
- Potential improvements to existing green spaces on the south side of Forest Road either side of Winsbeach. This could include SuDS and surface water retention measures, more biodiverse planting and / or informal play areas and activation
- Some reduction to the number of on-street parking bays as shown in the drawing. More detail can be found here.
- Stepped cycle tracks on the north and south side of Forest Road
- Blended ‘Copenhagen’ crossings on Fernhill Court, Castleton Road and Hillcrest Road at their junctions with Forest Road
- Existing zebra crossing by Fernhill Court upgraded to a signalised pedestrian and cycle crossing on a raised table
- Fernhill Court to be made one-way northbound, except for cyclists. This change is proposed to reduce the number of people that currently ignore the 7.30am to 9.30am left turn restriction from Forest Road into Fernhill Court
- Floating bus stop with a cycle bypass as part of the cycle track at Bus Stop S and Bus Stop M
- Relocated pedestrian and cycle signalised crossing with a raised table at the junction with Beacontree Avenue. The bus turnaround area will be maintained
- Some reduction to the number of on-street parking bays. More detail can be found here.
- Stepped cycle track on the north and south side of Forest Road
- Junction improvements with segregated cycle and pedestrian crossings and a signal bypass for cyclists travelling in all directions at the junction with Woodford New Road
- Floating bus stop with a cycle bypass as part of the cycle track at Bus Stop H, Bus Stop J, Bus Stop N and Bus Stop R
- Two-way cycle track to link into the A406 underpass in both directions
- Two-way cycle track to link into the existing track to the south on Woodford New Road.
Section 1: Falmer Road to Town Hall
Section 1: Falmer Road to Town Hall
The proposals for this section of Forest Road include:
Section 2: Town Hall to St John's Road
Section 2: Town Hall to St John's Road
The proposals for this section of Forest Road include:
Section 3: Clifford Road to Wigram Square
Section 3: Clifford Road to Wigram Square
The proposals for this section of Forest Road include:
Section 4: Wigram Square to Ulverston Road
Section 4: Wigram Square to Ulverston Road
Proposals for this section of Forest Road include:
A modal filter - also known as a road closure - is proposed in Woodstock Road at the junction with Forest Road. The new road closure will prevent through traffic using Woodstock Road to access Winsbeach to avoid the current 7.30am to 9.30am left turn restriction in place. The closure will also allow a new pedestrian and cycle crossing to be introduced as close as possible to where people want to cross whilst minimising any impact on parking.
The modal filter will help to improve safety for the local community, in particular children and older residents, whilst creating a more attractive residential street, providing a place suitable for people to play out, relax and spend time with neighbours. This filter will affect motorised vehicles, and only people who walk and cycle will be able to pass through the road. The modal filters will be enforced by cameras and there will not be a physical barrier in place. This is to allow access for emergency vehicles only. All other motorised vehicles will not be allowed to travel through these modal filters and will be issued with a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) if they do.
Section 5: Fernhill Court to Beacontree Avenue
Section 5: Fernhill Court to Beacontree Avenue
The proposals for this section of Forest Road include:
Section 6: Beacontree Avenue to Woodford New Rd
Section 6: Beacontree Avenue to Woodford New Rd
The proposals for this section of Forest Road include: