Here is the latest SCC news on the Portswood Broadway Project – Bus, Taxi and Cycle Only Section, Active Travel Zones and 20mph Signage (dated 17 December 2024)
Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 18, 2024 in News | 0 commentsFrom Southampton City Council: 17 December 2024
‘Balfour Beatty is working in partnership with Southampton City Council to manage the highways service across Southampton.
We are now moving into the next phase of the project which is delivering the part-time bus/taxi/cycle-only section of Portswood Road, between St Denys Road spur and Westridge Road, Active Travel Zones and 20mph signage in neighbouring streets.
Below is an overview of the planned works schedule:
- Bus Gate Installation – works are expected to begin Monday 6 January 2025 and take approximately 2 weeks to complete.
- Active Travel Zones – works are expected to begin Monday 6 January 2025 and take approximately 3 weeks to complete.
- 20mph signage – works are expected to begin Monday 6 January 2025 and take approximately 3 weeks to complete.
Once the works are completed, the 6-month bus gate and ATZs trial will begin. The part-time bus/taxi/cycle-only section of Portswood Broadway will be operational Monday to Saturday between the hours of 7:00am-10:00am and 4:00pm-7:00pm.
During the trial, access will be maintained northbound through the bus gate for large vehicles over 7.5t, with a new loading bay on St Denys Road spur. Emergency service vehicles will be exempt from these restrictions. In addition to this, we are introducing the following improvements to the area:
- New, larger bus shelters
- Two new parklets; offering seating, planting and cycle parking
- Contraflow cycle lane on St Denys Road spur
- 20-mph limit for the area
- New buildouts with cycle bypasses on Brookvale Road and Belmont Road
- Traffic filter on Russell Place at its junction with Abbotts Way
During the works, traffic restrictions will be in place as follows:
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Bus Gate Installation |
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Portswood Road (from St Denys Road spur to Westridge Road) |
Works will start in this area from Monday 6 January for approximately 2 weeks. Restrictions include footway incursions in some areas – an alternative footpath will be signed. The majority of works will take place between 7:00am-5:00pm, however, there will be overnight road closures on Portswood Road from Monday 13 January for 5 nights between the hours of 8:00pm-6:00am to complete resurfacing. |
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St Denys Road spur |
St Denys Road spur will be closed 24 hours a day for the entirety of the 2 weeks to create a welfare, storage, and safety zone for our team whilst we carry out construction on Portswood Road. |
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Active Travel Zone Installation |
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Highfield Lane |
Construction of buildouts is planned to start on Highfield Lane Monday 6 January for approximately 4 days. During this time, we will be working in the area between 7:00am-5:00pm, temporary traffic signals will be in place whilst we work. |
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Brookvale Road Russell Place Belmont Road |
Construction of buildouts are planned to take place along Brookvale Road, Russell Place and Belmont Road from Monday 13 January for approximately 11 days. Works are programmed to begin along Brookvale Road and will then progress southbound. A road closure will be in place between 7:00am-5:00pm when we’re working in each area. Closures will be limited to the vicinity of the working area, and signed diversion routes will be in place. Access to driveways within the closure area will be provided for residents, however there may be short delays while our team move their equipment or barriers out of the carriageway. |
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20mph Signage Installation |
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Portswood Area |
20mph signage installation works are due to begin from Monday 6 January and are expected to take 2 weeks. The installation will involve footway incursions in some areas – an alternative footpath will be signed. |
For more background on the project, to see alternative routes of travel during works and to keep up to date with progress, please scan the QR code with your smartphone or access more information via’ transport.southampton.gov.uk/portswood.
