Decision details

To progress the implementation of a scheme to imprive the Ravensbridge Drive/St Margaret’s Way junction and the Blackbird road/Anstey lane/Ravensbridge Drive junction for road traffic, buses, cyclists and pedestrians.

1)         Approve construction of the Leicester North West Major Transport Project Phase 2 (stage 1) highway infrastructure improvements, within the city boundary, as detailed in the report and subject to approval of the Leicester and Leicestershire Transport Board on 24 May 2018.

2)         Note that the funding for the scheme will come from the Government’s Local Growth Fund together with contributions from the City Council (as included in the 2018/19 capital programme) as described in the financial implications section.

To progress the implementation of a scheme to improve the Ravensbridge Drive/St Margaret’s Way junction and the Blackbird Road/Anstey Lane/Ravensbridge Drive junction for road traffic, buses, cyclists and pedestrians.

The scheme was selected from options for investment as part of the Leicester North West Transport project and has been subject to consultation and design review with stakeholders.