Shrewsbury station gyratory scheme update

Shropshire Council has received the interim Stage 3 Road Safety Audit for the Shrewsbury station gyratory scheme, which takes account of construction changes and operational risks, and officers are currently reviewing the details. A formal Designers’ Response will be required, including comments from the council, regarding any observations or recommendations made within the report. The report will then be shared with the the council’s Task and Finish Group set up to consider this project, and with the economy and environment scrutiny committee –  with an update being issued to Cabinet at a future meeting.

In addition, a comprehensive scope has been prepared for a further independent safety review, reflecting the recommendations made by both the scrutiny committee and Cabinet. A key focus of this review will be to understand how the scheme affects all users. It will set out how the design aligns with relevant legislation, identify any remedial actions that may be required, and take account of both the interim Stage 3 Audit and the new Department for Transport guidance on floating bus stops.

Any potential modifications arising from these processes would be subject to consultation, the necessary approvals, and the availability of funding and resources.

Constructive dialogue with the Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has helped identify a potential solution, put forward by the Fire Service , for navigating the bus stop island on Castle Foregate. The audit has considered the bus stop facility, and the safety review will also study this where appropriate. Discussions are ongoing with the design team to facilitate further engagement with the Fire Service.

Shropshire Council has already taken steps to strengthen engagement and consultation processes for future schemes, from initial development through to delivery.

The station gyratory scheme was funded by the UK Government.