Shrewsbury gyratory and Coleham Head improvements – update 1 November 2017

Improvement work began at the English Bridge gyratory and Coleham Head in Shrewsbury at the end of July 2017. The work is being carried out as part of the Shrewsbury Integrated Transport Package (SITP).

This is the sixth in a series of progress updates, which can also be seen at shropshire.gov.uk/sitp.

Update – 1 November 2017

Footway paving works at English Bridge gyratory are now nearing completion, with the upgraded and improved footway and cycle facilities in operation along the northern section.

The traffic lights and signal equipment are being installed and are due to be in operation in the week commencing 13 November.

The night-time closure for carriageway resurfacing will commence this evening (Wednesday 1 November) with the gyratory and all approach roads being closed from 8pm until 6am for the next 10 weekday nights. Work is due to be completed by 6am on 15 November.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the closure, with site staff posted at each closure point to advise if necessary. There are still some temporary walkways and crossing points in operation along Abbey Foregate and the gyratory, until the traffic signals are fully operational.

Anybody needing to access residential properties within the closure will be escorted through; anyone needing access to properties outside the closure will need to follow the relevant signed diversion route.

Coleham Head junction is now completed, with the new upgraded mini roundabout fully functional and operating well. The improved crossing facilities on Coleham Head and Moreton Crescent are being well utilised by pedestrian and cyclists.

The extended works down Old Abbey Foregate have commenced, with the footways being widened and paving upgraded up to Railway Lane.

Further information

This diagram shows a detailed plan of the work that is being carried out at the gyratory.

This diagram shows a detailed plan of the work that is being carried out at Coleham Head.

For more information about the work, watch the video below – or go to shropshire.gov.uk/sitp.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvgRvjZOqSE

Further information

What is the Shrewsbury Integrated Transport Package?

The Shrewsbury Integrated Transport Package (SITP) aims to stop drivers using the town centre as a through route, and to make better use of the town’s outer and inner ring roads instead.

At the same time, a number of improvements are planned for the town centre to make it more attractive and appealing for pedestrians, and make it easier for pedestrians and cyclists to access the town centre and find their way around.

The SITP has been designed to improve access to the town, make it a safer and more appealing place to visit or do business, whilst also reducing pollution levels.

Drawn up by experts from Shropshire Council and its consultant WSP, with the support of Shrewsbury BID and Shrewsbury Vision, the plans have been approved by the Department for Transport. The plans aim to ensure the infrastructure of our county is fit for purpose and will remain fit for purpose for the foreseeable future and beyond.

What work is taking place?

The SITP work falls into two main categories:

(1) Key junction improvements – February 2017 to November 2017

Work is/was scheduled to take place at the following locations, on the dates stated:

• Meole Brace roundabout – from 10 February to 30 May 2017
• Sutton Park roundabout – from 10 April to 7 May 2017
• Reabrook roundabout – from 8 May to 26 July 2017
• English Bridge Gyratory (inc Coleham Head) – from 31 July to 10 November 2017

The programme is / was subject to change due to acceleration of works or unforeseen events. Please continue to look at the Shropshire Council website for up-to-date details.

The programme as a whole has been agreed to take into account the major events that are taking place, or took place, in Shrewsbury during the spring and summer.

(2) Town centre improvements – beginning in January 2018

Who is paying for the work?

The project will be delivered thanks to Government funding secured by The Marches Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) as part of an £80m Growth Deal to support infrastructure and broadband schemes in the region.

The work will cost £12m – with £6m coming from the Marches LEP, and £6m from developer contributions under the community infrastructure levy (CIL) and section 106 payments.

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