Highways Officer Rupert Bedder will give an update on highways issues in the ward.
Minutes:
Rupert Bedder – Highways Network Asset Manager was present at the meeting and provided an update on actions from the previous meeting and a general Highways update of works taking place. The following was noted.
Update on actions from previous meeting;
· A TRO process had begun to look at introducing yellow lines on Croft Road to prevent parking. The consultation process had begun, Officers were looking at the views of Ward Councillors for Croft road, Sheene Road and Bennion Road.
· Lanes at Glenfrith Way was still a concern for the Ward Councillors. Following discussion with Officers, this had been reviewed but at present would not be pursued. The report also recognised there were no recorded accidents on this stretch of road and high costs would not give benefit to the roundabout.
· Trees and bushes overhanging onto the highway and obscuring the bus stop on Tilling Road (near Health Centre). The team had now cutback the trees and the Highways inspector had been in contact with the Health Centre encouraging maintenance of their land.
ACTION:
o Councillors also requested for the bus stop to be moved forward. Rupert would take this information back to Officers but noted that a programme for bus stops was currently taking place across the City.
· In regard to previous concerns of a number of mini roundabouts. The traffic safety team had been contacted and reported that neither site was of concern. However, they recognised that the roundabout at Bennion Road/ Heatherbrook Road could be improved but would look to do so as part of a maintenance scheme.
· The Groby Road bus lane / 30mph scheme was progressing. Vehicle Activated Speed (VAS) signs, would be looked at as part of this scheme if required.
· It was reported that the land near Keepers Walk which had previously been reported to have vehicles obstructing, was noted as private land.
Highways Update 19/20;
· Resurfacing on Astill Lodge Road.
· Patching on Krefeld Way.
· Surface Dressing on Heatherbrook Road, Darenth Drive, Tyes End and Orme Close.
Highways Update 20/21;
· Resurfacing on Krefeld Way were planned to be taking place during Easter.
· Beauville Drive/ Badgers Close and parking issues – considerations to install Double Yellow Lines (DYL) along the length of the school and TRO’s were being discussed with the Traffic Team.
· 5 lengths of wooden knee railing had been installed on Bennion Road opposite Redruth Road junction to stop vehicles parking partly on the grass or on the road near to the small pedestrian refuge. It was making it difficult for buses and HGVs to get through.
· A street nameplate would soon be installed on Broombriggs Road to highlight 8-12 which were set back from the road, the issue had been raised by Councillor Rae Bhatia during the patchwalk.
· 194 pothole repairs and 252 footway repairs had taken place this financial year.
· Stokes Drive - 20mph scheme and traffic calmed area was in the approved programme of 20mph schemes and was scheduled for delivery in 2022/2023. Estimated cost was £50-60k.
Residents and Councillors concerns;
· Parking on Heatherbrook Road was requested and for the parking problem at Beaumont Lodge School to be looked into. In addition, Councillor Westley requested more parking facilities at Beaumont Lodge Doctors Centre.
· Bennion Road/ Astill Lodge Road – a new sign for the medical centre had been installed but the sign for the Beaumont Lodge neighbourhood centre was reported to now be the wrong way.
· The pedestrian guard rail was reported to be damaged near the A50 to junction of Heathley Park Drive.
· The Officer would take back the above concerns and it was noted that flooding concerns would be looked at during the patch walk.