Highway Improvement Scheme at Pershore Road / Priory Road / Edgbaston Road Junction
Feedback updated 11 Nov 2021
We asked
We are planning to improve the safety and efficiency of the junction of Pershore Road, Priory Road and Edgbaston Road, and to provide a cycle route between the new A38 Bristol Road cycle route and the National Cycle Network Route 5 at Cannon Hill Park.
You said
146 responses were received
We did
The scheme is due to start in the week commencing 8 November 2021 and be on site until summer 2022.
Please contact transport.projects@birmingham.gov.uk with any questions
Results updated 11 Nov 2021
Final scheme layout plans for the works due to start on site week commencing 8 November 2021
This scheme has been jointly funded by Sustrans National Cycle Network Activation Programme and Birmingham City Council.
The following measures will be implemented as part of the scheme:
- Pedestrian crossing facilities on each arm of the junction at Pershore Road/Priory Road/Edgbaston Road to make it safer for pedestrians crossing
- Public transport improvements via safer pedestrian access to bus stops at the Pershore Road/ Priory Road junction
- The introduction of new technology and traffic signals to aid journey time reliability
Linking the A38 cycle route with National Cycle Network Route 5 at Cannon Hill Park
NCN5 is a well-established cycling and walking route and is popular with both commuters and leisure users. The following measures will connect this route from Cannon Hill Park to the city centre by linking it to the A38 cycle track which opened in 2019.
The following measures will be implemented as part of the scheme:
- New cycling infrastructure along Priory Road and Edgbaston Road connecting the existing blue cycle route on A38 Bristol Road to Cannon Hill Park, forming a re-routed NCN5 between Cannon Hill Park and the city centre
- 2 new dedicated cycle signal-controlled crossings – one to help cyclists cross Pershore Road between Priory Road and Edgbaston Road, and a second diagonally across Edgbaston Road where the cycleway crosses from one side of the road to the other
- The reallocation of road space from motor vehicles to cycles on the nearside of Edgbaston Road, west of the junction with Queens Ride
Overview
We are planning to improvement the safety and efficiency of the junction of Pershore Road, Priory Road and Edgbaston Road, and to provide a cycle route between the new A38 Bristol Road cycle route and the National Cycle Network Route 5 at Cannon Hill Park.
Improving the junction of Pershore Road/Priory Road/Edgbaston Road
This junction currently provides access to residential areas in Edgbaston and Balsall Heath. Major employers and trip attractors in the area include: Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Aldi, BMI Priory Hospital and Cannon Hill Park.
There are currently no formal controlled facilities to assist either pedestrians or cyclists when crossing the junction. Operation of the junction could be more efficient, and accessibility for public transport is poor.
Measures proposed (shown on plan 1) include:
- Crossing facilities for pedestrians and cyclists on all arms of the junction.
- Widening the carriageway on Priory Road and Edgbaston Road to allow for pedestrian crossing facilities and to introduce a second right turn lane from Edgbaston Road to Pershore Road.
- Widening the cycle feeder lane on the northbound (towards city centre) Pershore Road approach to the junction.
You can also download all the scheme plans.
Linking the A38 cycle route and NCN Route 5 at Cannon Hill Park
NCN Route 5 is a well-established cycling and walking route, and is popular with both commuters and leisure users. The new Birmingham Cycle Revolution city centre to Selly Oak route along the A38, Bristol Road, is due to open in early 2019 and we hope to see good levels of cycling here too.
This scheme will link the two routes, contributing to a joined up cycling network.
Measures proposed (shown on plans 1 to 3) include:
- A new segregated two way cycle track along Priory Road and Edgbaston Road.
- Controlled crossing for cyclists at Edgbaston Road signals adjacent to Edgbaston cricket ground.
- Improved traffic signing, road markings and street lighting along the route.
- Landscaping proposals including the planting of trees along the corridor.
The section of cycle route on the north side of Priory Road, between A38 Bristol Road and A441 Pershore Road is subject to the successful acquisition of a small section of third party private land.
You can also download all the scheme plans.
Have your say
We would like to know what you think about the proposal. Click on the link below to give us your views. Or visit our exhibition at Cannon Hill Park inside the MAC (details below).
These are preliminary proposals and may be subject to change depending on responses received to this consultation. Subject to final approval it is anticipated that work will begin in spring 2019.
To ensure that these measures are made known to everyone who may be interested in them, i.e. landlords, owners, freeholders etc., please bring this consultation to the attention of any persons involved in your property.
Please note: the text and plans on this webpage have changed since the start of the consultation to try to better explain the proposals. The proposals themselves have not changed. The original text and plans can be downloaded at the bottom of the page.
Events
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Drop in event at The MAC Birmingham B12 9QH
From 22 Oct 2018 at 09:00 to 22 Oct 2018 at 12:00Staff will be available to discuss the proposals at Cannon Hill Park inside The MAC, Birmingham B12 9QH.
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Drop in event at The MAC Birmingham B12 9QH
From 23 Oct 2018 at 13:00 to 23 Oct 2018 at 16:00Staff will be available to discuss the proposals at Cannon Hill Park inside The MAC, Birmingham B12 9QH.
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Drop in event at The MAC Birmingham B12 9QH
From 24 Oct 2018 at 16:00 to 24 Oct 2018 at 19:00Staff will be available to discuss the proposals at Cannon Hill Park inside The MAC, Birmingham B12 9QH.
Areas
- Balsall Heath West
- EDGBASTON
Audiences
- All residents
- Disabled people
- Councillors/MPs/MEPs
- Cyclists
- Motor Vehicle Drivers
- Pedestrians
- Local Residents
- Public Sector Bodies
- Businesses
- Faith groups
- Community groups
- Voluntary Organisations
Interests
- cycling
- Planning
- Transport (Including Walking)
- Business
- Travel
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