Highways officers will give an update on highways issues in the ward.
Minutes:
Rupert Bedder, Highways Network Asset Manager, Planning, Development and Control, was present to provide an update on Highways related issues in the ward, which noted the following:
· In the past year, 458 footwear and carriageway repairs had been undertaken including Welford Road, which had been matched funded by Department for Transport, Stoughton Road and Queens Road.
· It was noted that ongoing resurfacing work had been impacted due to road closures.
· Bollards had been installed on Ramsbury Road and Kenwood Road, under the Safer Streets scheme following a public consultation. Displacement was expected and other methods were being reviewed.
· Concerns about speed and parking outside Overdale School were noted to be ongoing and work was underway alongside parking wardens to remind parents of the available Park and Stride area. The Road Safety team held a trial prohibition of entry, which had been met with positive feedback and had since been made permanent.
· Regarding proposals for Carisbrook Road, proposals and a plan had been drawn up following consultation.
· Work with the city fire team was ongoing to address the issues of telecoms installing structures in incorrect locations.
· The shared junction between Queens Road and Northcote Road continued to have speeding concerns. It was noted that a petition had been put forward on the matter and research was being carried out to gather statistics, speed surveys and accident data.
Councillors enquired about the time frame for the Northcote / Queens Road petition. It was noted that a plan would be produced within three months. ACTION: A plan of the location to come back to the next Knighton Ward Community meeting.
Councillors and members of the public discussed ongoing parking issues outside Overdale School and including the possibility of putting in bollards, installing a camera or extending yellow lines to address these concerns. It was noted that parking enforcement were aware of the issues and would address however possible. It was noted that the Highway Officer would take back comments made during the course of the meeting with hopes of improving the issue. It was further noted that between 25 and 30 officers were on duty during the day and regularly patrolled the school area in the morning.
A member of the public thanked the Highways Officer for the road improvements on Queen’s Road and brought up concerns about pavement parking as residents were facing difficulties parking in the area. Suggestions of alternate day parking were made, which was noted and would be taken back for consideration.
A member of the public reported tailgating and overtaking concerns on Kenwood junction on Carisbrook Road and requested an analysis on the effect on cyclist safety. The junction was noted to be a kill zone for cyclists and the extension of yellow lines was underway, however, following The Healthy Streets approach and assessment, the lines could be removed if it resulted in an improvement for cyclists.
Members of the public raised speeding concerns on Shanklin Drive and discussed the effectiveness of chicanes over speed humps. It was noted that speed humps were more cost-effective, and that chicanes could narrow the road. The Highways Officer noted the suggestion and would take comments back to the designer.
A member of the public noted the weekly frequency of accidents on Northcote Road, specifically on the east side, and noted that the give way sign on the road was hidden.
Members of the public enquired about whether the changes to Craighill Road had been confirmed. It was noted that the changes had yet to be confirmed and gathered data, including accident and crash map data would be incorporated into the review. ACTION: Progression of this item to be relayed back to the next Knighton Ward Community Meeting.