Blaby, Grove Road
Proposed measures to reduce the impact of traffic.
Whetstone, Blaby
A426 Bypass / Grove Road roundabout
Proposed cycle facilities
Speed reduction scheme
Following local concerns regarding inappropriate speed along Grove Road between the A426 roundabout and Lutterworth Road, Leicestershire County Council has developed a highway scheme to reduce the impact of traffic.
Highest recorded speeds within the 30mph speed limit have been recorded at 36.5mph and within the last five years there have been five injury accidents recorded on this section of road. The aim of the scheme is to promote measures which reduce speed without compromising the emergency services. The scheme will have added benefit to children walking to school and cycling to Stokes Primary School.
Scheme Objectives
- REDUCE VEHICLE SPEEDS.
- IMPROVE ROAD SAFETY.
- PROVIDE MEASURES TO ASSIST PEDESTRIANS CROSSING THE ROAD.
Proposed measures
To achieve the scheme objectives, Leicestershire County council proposes the following;
Junction Table
At its junction with Heybrook Avenue, it is proposed to install a raised junction table. This measure is very good at reducing speeds and can accommodate a safer crossing feature for pedestrians. This will be of particular benefit to the school crossing patrol who operate at this location.
Speed Cushions
Speed cushions have been chosen as they address the scheme objectives without adversely affecting emergency service response times and ride comfort, since the majority of emergency vehicles can staddle the features.The speed cushions will be laid 3 abreast and should not compromise local parking. As with current practice, should parking occur on both sides of the road, motorists will be able to drive down the centreline of the carriageway and straddle the central speed cushion.where it is safe to do so, 1.6 metre wide speed cushions are proposed and an example of this feature can be found locally on Lutterworth Road.
To view a plan of this scheme, please click here.Cycle Scheme
Cyclists can feel extremely vunerable at large and busy roundabouts, often choosing a route to avoid them or seeking other alternative transport arrangements to cross them.
The busy A426 Blaby bypass / Grove Road roundabout is such a junction that cyclist have difficulty crossing.
To address this it is proposed to improve facilities around the island by providing new and upgrading existing footway to allow cyclists to share the route with pedestrians.
To keep disruption to a minimum, it is intended construction work will be carried out alongside the Grove Road speed reduction scheme.
For photos and details of the traffic measures we are proposing in your area, please click on our link to the
Photo Gallery and follow the links in gallery part 4 for Speed cushions
Your Comments
If you would like to comment on the proposals, email the issues you wish to raise to
tsd@leics.gov.ukAll comments will be treated in confidence and must reach us by
Friday 14th November 2008
What happens next?
The success of these proposals is dependent on the support of the local community and comments received help elected members to decide how the scheme should progress. The final outcome of the consultations will be posted on the website.
Contact Details
If you wish to discuss these proposals please contact:-
David East on direct line telephone number 0116 3056819 or
Ian Vears on direct line telephone number 0116 3057215
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