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4.1.0.7 The construction of this footbridge would require the temporary closure of the footpath and cycle route that runs to the south of the A45 Stonebridge Highway. The closure would affect NMU travelling along the length of the A45 Stonebridge Highway. Access from Tollbar End roundabout to Stonebridge Trading Estate would not be impacted. A diversion via the Rowley Road would be available to pedestrians and other NMU and is shown on Figure 12.10. 4.1.0.8 Table 12.7 shows the impact of the temporary diversion, which would result in an increased journey time of 10 minutes. Given the low number of NMU making the journey from Stivichall Junction to Tollbar End roundabout and the availability of an alternative route via Rowley Road, the impact of the closure would be temporary slight adverse. Table 12.7 Predicted Changes in Journey Length and Times in 2011 – Temporary Closure of A45 Footpath and Cycle Route Do Minimum Do Something Distance (km) Approx. increase in journey length (km) Approx. average time* (mins) 2.7 32 3.5 0.8 * 5km/hr speed used for people on foot 42 Approx. increase in journey time (mins) 10 4.2 Operational Effects 4.2.1 Public Rights of Way and other NMU Routes 4.2.1.1 There are four footpaths that would be directly affected by the Scheme. One is Footpath 443, which would be removed. In addition, the existing footpath/cycleway that runs to the north of the A45 Stonebridge Highway would be stopped up between the entrance to the King Henry VIII School playing fields and Stivichall Junction. The existing footpath/cycleway that runs to the south of the A45 Stonebridge Highway would also be moved slightly south via a new footbridge over the River Sowe, to relocate adjacent to the widened carriageway. Also the footpaths / cycleways / tracks in the vicinity of Tollbar End roundabout would be modified by the enlarged junction. 4.2.1.2 Where the short stretch of ‘Cyclists Only’ path accesses the A46 Coventry Eastern Bypass north-east of the Tollbar End roundabout, the entry to the carriageway would be tapered to facilitate a safer access for cyclists entering the carriageway. 4.2.1.3 The combined footpath/cycleways around Tollbar End roundabout would be designed as 3m wide segregated facilities to facilitate both pedestrians and cyclists. The Tollbar End roundabout traffic light controls would include phasing to allow safe pedestrian access across the carriageways. Environmental Statement Volume 2 A45/A46 Tollbar End Improvement Page 23 Part 12: Pedestrians et al March 2009
4.2.1.4 The track through the centre of the existing roundabout and the pedestrian / cyclist crossing of the A46 Coventry Eastern Bypass westbound on slip would be removed. A 3.0m wide footpath / cycleway would be provided on the inside of the roundabout of the Tollbar End Junction. Four signalised crossings would be provided: near Siskin Drive, at the A45 London Road, at the A45 Stonebridge Highway off-slip, and at the B4110 London Road. The footpath / cycleway on the roundabout and the signalised crossings would provide for all movements with minimal increases in journey times. 4.2.1.4 The changes in the facilities at the roundabout would provide improved crossings at the Rowley Road and Siskin Drive Crossing than the current facilities. 4.2.1.5 However the removal of the crossing at the A46 Coventry Eastern Bypass on slip and the track through the centre of the roundabout would slightly increase journey times. The approximate increase in journey time has been assessed to be less than 1 minute. This has assessed to be slight adverse. 4.2.1.4 A minimum of two additional footpath accesses would be provided from the combined footpath/cycleway on the south side of the A45 Stonebridge Highway to the Stonebridge Trading Estate. 4.2.1.5 The closure of Footpath No. 443 would impact upon users on a permanent basis. However, no significant impact is expected, as the level of usage on both routes is currently very low, and an increase in journey time of 1 minute and 12 seconds is considered to be of low significance (see Table 12.7). Table 12.7 Predicted Changes in Journey Length and Times in 2011 – Removal of Footpath 443 Distance (km) Approx. increase in journey length (km) Approx. average time* (mins) Approx. increase in journey time (mins) Do Minimum Do Something 0.248 1.2 0.486 0.238 * 5km/hr speed used for people on foot 2.4 1.2 4.2.1.6 The changes to the A45 Stonebridge Highway would prevent pedestrians from crossing the A45 between Stonehouse Lane and Footpath 443, and lead them to use the crossing points provided at Tollbar End roundabout. The current crossing of the A45 Stonebridge Highway is not a designated crossing point, and as such the change in journey times has not been calculated. The prevention of this ‘short-cut’ across the A45 Stonebridge Highway would, however, confer a significant safety benefit for pedestrian usage. Environmental Statement Volume 2 A45/A46 Tollbar End Improvement Page 24 Part 12: Pedestrians et al March 2009
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