Witton Road / Nobel Way Junction Improvement

Closed 2 Sep 2014

Opened 12 Aug 2014

Contact

Laurent Bouissonnade

(Senior Engineer)

Infrastructure Projects

0121 675 4418

transport.projects@birmingham.gov.uk

Feedback updated 9 Feb 2015

We asked

On the 2th September 2014 the consultation on the proposal to modify the junction of Witton Road and Nobel Way closed. The junction is the main access point into the IM Hub site. The proposal consists in signalising the junction in preparation of the Birmingham Wholesale Market relocation in to the IM Hub site and further development of the site.

You said

The main comments received from the consultation related to possible impact on Witton Road traffic flows as a result of introducing traffic signals at the junction. Assessments carried out during options appraisal for the relocation of the Wholesale Markets and development of the IM Hub Site concluded that signalisation of the junction is required to better manage future traffic from the IM Hub site and ensure satisfactory operation of the junction, in preparation for the relocation of the Birmingham Wholesale Markets and further redevelopment of the Hub site. The junction was designed to ensure that unnecessary stopping time for traffic travelling on Witton Road is minimised.

We did

The detailed design was reviewed and completed taking into consideration the consultation responses. Following this a Full Business Case report was prepared and approved by the Cabinet Member for Development, Transport and the Economy on 15th October 2014. It is currently proposed to implement the junction improvements in spring 2015.

Overview

Birmingham City Council is proposing to implement highway improvements at the junction of Witton Road and Nobel Way, which is the main access point into the IM Hub site.

The proposed scheme involves signalising the junction to better manage future traffic from the IM Hub site and ensure satisfactory operation of the junction, in preparation for the relocation of the Birmingham Wholesale Markets and further redevelopment of the Hub site.

The proposed scheme is shown on drawing CA-02650-S1-005 attached below and includes:

• Installing traffic signals on all arms of the junction and at the Virgin Media Car Park Access
• Introduction of Advance Stop Lines for cyclists on Nobel Way and Witton Road approaches
• New crossing facilities to assist pedestrian movements at the junction

If you have any comments or queries regarding the proposals, please complete the online survey below.

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Areas

  • ASTON
  • PERRY BARR

Audiences

  • Cyclists
  • Pedestrians
  • Local Residents

Interests

  • cycling
  • Transport (Including Walking)
  • Travel