Walking and cycling improvements on Sheet Road in Ludlow

A package of walking and cycling improvement work has been designed for Sheet Road in Ludlow following requests from local residents and local Shropshire Councillor Martin Taylor-Smith. 

Construction work started on site – near the junctions with Parys Road and Foldgate Lane – last week (Monday 11 June 2012) and is expected to take around three weeks to complete. 

Zebra crossings are being built on Sheet Road and on Foldgate Lane; on-road cycle lanes will be provided on Parys Road, and minor traffic-calming measures are to be installed on Sheet Road near the junction with Green Acres.  Also, the existing bus stop on the town centre side of Green Acres is to be relocated to the east of the junction.  This will mean that more bus routes are available to people from this stop.  Direction signs are also to be provided to assist people walking and cycling in the area. 

Simon Jones, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member with responsibility for transport, said:

“This work will provide improved access to the various businesses and public amenities in this area of Ludlow, including the Eco Park.  The money for this project is being provided from the Shropshire Sustainable Transport Project. 

“This work is being carried out by our term contractor, Ringway.  Whilst Ringway staff will endeavour to minimise any disruption, we apologise in advance for any inconvenience experienced.”