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5 Summary
5.0.0.1 Four footpaths / cycleways / tracks would be directly affected by the
Scheme.
Footpath 443 would be stopped up, and a convenient diversion would
be provided;
The unnamed footpath/cycleway along the south side of the A45
Stonebridge Highway, would be realigned and temporarily closed
during the works, and extended to connect to the footpath network at
Stivichall Junction;
The unnamed footpath / cycleway along the north side of the A45
Stonebridge Highway would connect Tollbar End roundabout to the
King Henry VIII School playing fields north of the Scheme. The
remaining section of this footway would be stopped up; and,
Unnamed footpaths / cycleways / tracks in the vicinity of Tollbar End
roundabout would be modified by the enlarged junction. The crossing
at the A46 Coventry Eastern Bypass on slip and the track through the
centre of the roundabout would be removed. A footpath / cycleway
around the roundabout would be provided with pedestrian / cyclist
crossings to cater for all NMU movements.
The considered impact on these footpaths is slight adverse.
5.0.0.2 Once operational, the Scheme would be accessible by pedestrians and
cyclists.
5.0.0.3 The impact of the Scheme on pedestrian and cyclist views would be limited
or slight, as the majority of routes used by NMU within the Study Area
would not experience any significant change. However, there would be a
slight improvement to amenity in terms of additional signage of pedestrian
and cyclist routes around Tollbar End roundabout, and there would be an
improvement in road safety arising from the prevention of short-cutting
across the A45 Stonebridge Highway opposite Footpath 443. As such the
overall effect of the Scheme on amenity would be a slight benefit.
5.0.0.4 The Scheme does not sever other existing local routes, particularly to
community facilities. Existing travel patterns would not be adversely
affected and a reduction in traffic levels along local routes resulting from the
operation of the Scheme should not adversely affect the amenity and safety
of these routes for pedestrians and others. Therefore, the Scheme would
have a neutral effect on severance.
5.0.0.5 Bus services would be positively impacted by the Scheme with the
provision of traffic lights on the B4110 London Road arm of the roundabout.
This would allow improved access to the roundabout and reduced queuing
times during peak hours. During the construction phase, and permanently
thereafter, one bus stop would be relocated some 40m away from Tollbar
End roundabout, which would have a negligible impact.
Environmental Statement Volume 2
A45/A46 Tollbar End Improvement
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Part 12: Pedestrians et al
March 2009