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Title of scheme |
Shrewsbury - Crowmeole Lane: Experimental Prohibition of Motor Vehicles (except buses) |
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Description |
This experimental order will improve pedestrian and cyclist safety by making Crowmeole Lane easier to negotiate for non-motorised users. It will also support active travel choices for journeys to work and exercise in response to the Covic-19 pandemic, and promote the use of sustainable modes of travel with a safe link route for pedestrians and cyclists, for both commuter and leisure purposes. And it will provide connection links to the existing cycle network on Mytton Oak Road and Radbrook Road. The existing bus service provision will not be impacted. |
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Locations |
Crowmeole Lane, Shrewsbury |
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Consultation begins |
18 March 2021 |
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Consultation ends |
18 September 2021 |
THE SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL (CROWMEOLE LANE, SHREWSBURY) (EXPERIMENTAL PROHIBITION OF MOTOR VEHICLES) ORDER 2021
On 17 March 2021 Shropshire Council made an experimental order to
place the following restrictions on Crowmeole Lane, Shrewsbury:
Prohibition of Motor Vehicles - except for Buses and Cycles
Crowmeole Lane From its junction with Rad Valley Road to its junction with Sandway, in both directions
Residents of 51 Crowmeole Lane will also be exempt from this restriction.
This Order comes into effect on 29 March 2021 and will operate for a period of up to eighteen months. The Council will consider in due course whether its provisions should continue in force indefinitely.
(Data Protection: Please note that representations received may be reproduced, stored, copied and published on-line in connection with the processing of the (proposed) Order and/or any Inquiry. Information will not be used for additional purposes without consent. Representations without a name and address will be treated as anonymous, which may affect their weight in the decision making process. Any details published on-line will exclude individuals email addresses and phone numbers.)
If you wish to raise an objection, express support, or make any other comments about these proposals, please send an e-mail to traffic.engineering@shropshire.gov.uk or write a letter to Traffic Engineering Team, Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury SY2 6ND by 18 September 2021. You may also ring 0345 678 9006 for more information.
Please note that, for legal reasons, objections must be made in writing or by e-mail, and should state the grounds on which the objection is made. Objections cannot be accepted over the phone.
Restrictions made permanent on 19 September 2022.
The introduction of waiting restrictions along Curriers Lane and its junctions with Barn Road and Greenfield Crescent will provide unrestricted access along the road increasing visibility for all road users including pedestrians, cyclists and motorists, reduce congestion and improve air quality.
The introduction of a no right turn moving traffic order will improve the safety of road users at this junction, reduce traffic queues and improve air quality.
The parking restrictions are intended to provide junction protection, deter commuter parking and ensure emergency vehicle access.