A4148 Red Route – Broadway Phase Two
Date Published : 17 November 2008
Walsall Council is proposing to implement Red Routes within the Borough as part of the West Midlands Local Transport Plan.
The proposals for the Red Routes network in Walsall are being developed and discussions with local people will form the basis of the consultation process.
What is a Red Route?
A Red Routes is a way of making our most important roads work better for everyone – the people that travel on them, the businesses along the route and the residents who live near by.
What is the aim of the scheme?
The A4148 Broadway is an important section of the strategic road network in Walsall which is heavily used by a variety of road users.
The aim of the scheme is to control the movement along the route using Red Route enforcement which will enable the traffic to move more freely and decrease journey times.
What are the proposals?
- Review vehicle journey times along the route and look at ways of reducing them
- Review the current parking restrictions and replace the existing ‘yellow line’ restrictions with new Red Route lines, signs and enforcement
- Provide better enforcement to eliminate illegal stopping and parking
- Review the type, frequency and severity of traffic accidents along this route and identify improvements where required
- Review all current pedestrian facilities
- Review the current cycling provisions
Which junctions will be improved?
The following junctions have been identified as not performing as well as they could:
- Magdalene Road
- Bescot Crescent
We are currently exploring alternative options at these locations and looking to reconfigure these junctions to increase capacity and reduce vehicle journey times.
Why are they needed?
Congestion costs the West Midlands’ economy £2.2 billion per year. Red Routes are a method of ensuring that the most effective use is made of the road space allowing for improved travel for both people and goods.
Inconsiderate and illegal parking stops traffic flowing smoothly and prevents us from going about our daily lives. Junctions have also become congested and are not working efficiently. Doing nothing is not an option – we need to tackle it now.
Which roads will be affected?
The Red Route scheme will follow the whole of the Broadway that encompasses Walsall town centre. Phase two will commence at the A34 Birmingham Road and continue to the junction at Wallows Lane.and Bescot Crescent.
Key Dates
The dates and venues for public consultation are:
Tuesday 25 November 2008 - 10am to 5pm
- Opposite Whitehall Junior Community School, Delves Road, Walsall. WS1 3HS
Thursday 27 November 2008 - 12pm to 8pm
- Morrisons Car Park: Wallows Lane, Walsall, WS2 9BZ
Saturday 29 November 2008 - 10am to 4pm
- The New Art Gallery: Gallery Sq, Walsall, WS2 8LG
Thursday 4 December 2008 - 12pm to 8pm
- Lord Street South of the Broadway West: Walsall, WS1 4DU
Saturday 6 December 2008 - 10am to 4pm
- West Bromwich service road, near: Broadway Medical Centre, 213 Broadway, Walsall, WS1 3HD
End of consultation
The consultation period will end on Friday 19 December 2008.
For more information visit http://www.walsall.gov.uk/broadway-phase-2.htm/
Contact Us
Should you have any further questions relating to this scheme please contact
Richard Banner
Telephone 01922 652437
Email bannerr@walsall.gov.uk