Hinckley, Richmond Road

Proposed Highway Improvements

Latest update October 2008

This scheme has now been approved and it is anticipated that works will commence in January 2009

Background

The County Council is proposing to provide improvements to the layout of the road at the entrance to Richmond Park on Richmond Road and outside the shops on Tudor Road. These proposals are intended to support and help build on the initiatives being pursued by Richmond Primary School to make travel to school safer for all.

The Proposals

Improved footway and carriageway arrangement around Richmond Road and Tudor Road
Formalised parking and defined pedestrian crossing points
Improved access to Richmond Park for all users.

During the formal consultation for the original scheme design as shown on plan A that took place in March this year, concerns were raised by residents. Plan B shows the amended proposals. These changes were made to address concerns about the proposed laybys and pedestrian refuges on Tudor Road.
To view plans A and B please click here

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Scheme Objectives

The objectives of the scheme is to encourage parents and pupils to walk to school instead of using a car to drop their children off. This will lead to improved health and fitness by increasing levels of pupils walking or cycling and reduce traffic flows outside of school.

Public Exhibition

A public exhibition was held at Richmond Primary School on 30th November 2007
County Council Officers were in attendance to discuss scheme details and answer any queries.

Your Comments

Many comments were received from the consultation that took place in March. Some of the concerns raised can be summarised as follows:

The proposed pedestrian refuges will make it difficult for residents to use their driveway.
The scheme will reduce parking outside the shops on Tudor Road.

The amended scheme addresses these concerns.
The consultation period has now ended for the amended proposals. Thank you for your further comments which will now be considered

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:-

Angie Dunn on direct line telephone number 0116 3058136 or

Richard Wightman on direct line telephone number 0116 3057338
or
Email tsd@leics.gov.uk