Work to improve walking and cycling links between the Barbican and Laira Rail Bridge will get under way on Monday 8 January.
The route, which forms part of the South West Coast Path and National Cycle Network route 27, will benefit from improved road crossings, new and improved footways and off-road cycle paths, on-road cycle lanes, cycle parking, better signage and new lighting.
Benches will be provided on Breakwater Hill so that people can stop to enjoy the spectacular views and vegetation will be cut back.
Construction will start around Clovelly Road and Teats Hill Road, with temporary traffic lights in operation until mid-February.
Improvements to the off-road walking and cycling route on Finnigan Road will follow, lasting for around six weeks (during which time sections of the footway and cycleway will be closed).
The southern end of Faraday Road will need to be closed for one night – yellow signs will be put out in advance to let people know when this is due to take place. Work is expected to finish by April.
Councillor Patrick Nicholson, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Strategic Transport, Housing and Planning, said: “These proposals were very well received during consultation and l look forward to seeing the improvements delivered in plenty of time for the summer. They will make it easier and safer for people to walk and cycle between our beautiful waterfront and the east of the city.”
Repairs to the Sutton Harbour footbridge are currently being scoped out but it is hoped these works will be completed in the summer.
The Barbican to Laira Rail Bridge improvements will be fully funded through the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership’s Local Transport Board and Section 106 developer contributions.
Further enhancements are planned between Cattedown Road and Finnigan Road, with consultation expected to take place in Summer 2018.
The scheme includes:
- Improved road crossings, new and improved footways and off-road cycle paths, on road cycle lanes, cycle parking, better signage and new lighting.
- Improvements will be made on a number of roads including Teats Hill Road, Clovelly Road, Finnigan Road and Faraday Road, as well as Breakwater Hill, where benches will be installed so that people can stop and rest while enjoying spectacular views over Plymouth Sound. Bollards will also be installed on Breakwater Hill to ensure that no unauthorised vehicles can be driven onto the path but allow access for people using mobility scooters.
- A minor extension of the 20mph speed limit to include an additional length of Teats Hill Road, as well as Commercial Ope.
he expected construction programme is as follows:
• Commercial Road/Teats Hill Road junction – traffic lights from 8 January to mid February and footway closure.
• Finnigan Road – footpath closure from mid February to end of March.
• Faraday Road junction – night closure 22 March.
• National Marine Aquarium – only pedestrian barriers around working areas. Access for public maintained at all times. Mid to end of March.
• Breakwater Hill (and other areas) – reduced width footpaths for street lighting works. Dates to be confirmed; works will be completed before the end of March.
Updates to construction dates will be published on this webpage. Our contractor, South West Highways will liaise with residents to minimise disruption.
In order to undertake these works safely, three-way traffic lights will be in operation, and lanes will be narrowed. Please note that delays are possible whilst these works are in progress.
Part of the scheme is to undertake resurfacing works at the junction of Victoria Wharf and also the entrance to Mitchell and Webber on Clovelly Road. We anticipate that this work will be undertaken at night to ease any disruption to the businesses in both locations whilst keeping noise to a minimum. In addition, the parking area outside Marine House will also be affected whilst some of the works are in progress. We will notify residents and businesses that will be affected as soon as dates and times of these works are confirmed.
We will endeavour to maintain access to your property or business at all times and keep any inconvenience to a minimum, although some interruption and reduced access may be unavoidable and for this we apologise in advance. Please speak with our operatives, if you have concerns about access.
In partnership with Sutton Harbour Holdings and the Environment Agency, work to repair the lock bridge will continue in the hope that it can be reopened in the summer.
More detailed drawings on each section can be found here on the Plymouth City Council web site
The route of the path is shown in red
I am not a cyclist but love this section as a good walk. It would be nice if they could add a few pointers along the way to illustrate just how this industrial area of Plymouth has changed so much over the years.
See also previous posts on Plymothian Transit:
WAste off tax payers money be better if spent on the old ruff pavement for ever one to use
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