Dudley Road Transport Improvements
Feedback updated 13 Apr 2021
We asked
For your views on new proposals for transport improvements on and around the A457 Dudley Road.
You said
The new proposals were generally well received by most respondents - 61% of respondents either fully or partially support the overall scheme.
The inclusion of bus lanes and cycling facilities was welcomed by many, although some people were concerned this would reduce capacity for general traffic. Conversely, some respondents felt that the scheme would increase capacity for general traffic and increase traffic speed.
Some specific concerns were raised about on street parking in Zone A. Please note, this scheme does not propose any changes to the existing unrestricted on-street residential parking
We did
We plan to deliver part of this scheme, around Western Road and the access to the Soho Loop site, in 2021/22. This supports the occupation of the first homes in Soho Loop in late 2022.
The rest of the scheme will be delivered at a later date.
Reports on this scheme were presented to Birmingham City Council Cabinet on 16 March 2021 (items 12 and 13).
Overview
Over the next five years, lots of new housing will be built near Dudley Road, increasing the number of people wanting to travel in the area.
We are therefore planning to improve the A457 Dudley Road to:
- upgrade facilities for pedestrians and cyclists,
- provide new bus lanes,
- reduce traffic congestion through junctions.
This is a revised scheme for the Dudley Road, following public feedback, and supports the principles set out in the Emergency Birmingham Transport Plan.
Walking, cycling and public transport are vital tools in the difficult tasks of solving congestion, air quality and our climate crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic has also changed people’s habits and further highlighted the importance of walking and cycling as safe and sustainable ways to travel.
What are we proposing?
The A457 Dudley Road Improvement Scheme includes upgraded junctions, new bus lanes, new segregated cycle routes, widened footways and a new footbridge alongside Spring Hill Canal Bridge.
To help explain the scheme, we have divided it into five zones, with details below. If you prefer, you can also download the complete set of plans as a single PDF and the written description of the changes as a PDF.
Zone A – Shenstone Road to Bellefield Road
Changes to parking and waiting restrictions to allow short stay parking (one hour, no return within one hour) between 7am and 1pm on the south side and between 1pm and 7pm on the north side. Parking is unrestricted between 7pm and 7am.
Download Zone A plans (opens in new window)
Zone B – Bellefield Road to Northbrook Street, incorporating Winson Green Road and Heath Street to the north
New segregated, two way cycle routes on Winson Green Road and Heath Street. New two-way cycle route on Dudley Road (some fully segregated, some shared space with pedestrians.
Improvements to the signalised junction of Winson Green Road and Heath Street, including upgrade to Toucan crossings (for pedestrians and cyclists).
Improvements to the signalised junction of Dudley Road, Winson Green Road and Icknield Port Road, including upgrade to Toucan crossings (for pedestrians and cyclists).
Improvements to the signalised junction of Dudley Road and Heath Street.
Closure of vehicle access to Northbrook Street from Dudley Road. Access maintained for pedestrians and cyclists.
New inbound (towards city centre) bus lane on Dudley Road, operational between 7am and 1pm.
Changes to parking and waiting restrictions to allow short stay parking (one hour, no return within one hour) between 7am and 1pm on the south side and between 1pm and 7pm on the north side. Parking is unrestricted between 7pm and 7am.
Download Zone B plans (opens in new window)
Zone C – Northbrook Street to Spring Hill bridge
New segregated, two way cycle route on Dudley Road.
New bus lanes on Dudley Road. Inbound (towards city centre) direction operational between 7am and 1pm. Outbound (away from city centre) direction operational between 1pm and 7pm.
Upgraded crossing outside St Patrick’s school to Toucan crossing (for pedestrians and cyclists).
Improvements to the signalised junction of Dudley Road, Western Road and the entrance to the Soho Loop development, including upgrade to Toucan crossings (for pedestrians and cyclists).
New pedestrian and cycle bridge over the canal alongside the existing Spring Hill bridge.
Zone D – Spring Hill bridge to Spring Hill roundabout
New segregated, two way cycle routes on both sides Spring Hill. Very short new section of segregated, two way cycle route to link Ellen Street and Hingeston Street.
New bus lanes on Spring Hill. Inbound (towards city centre) direction operational between 7am and 1pm. Outbound (away from city centre) direction operational between 1pm and 7pm.
Upgraded crossing between Steward Street and George Street West to Toucan crossing (for pedestrians and cyclists).
Download Zone D plans (opens in new window)
Zone E – Barford Road estate
Closure of vehicle access to Northbrook Street from Dudley Road. Modal filter on Northbrook Street north of Coplow Street, meaning motorised vehicles cannot drive through. Junction of Barford Road and Northbrook Street opened to vehicles. Full access maintained for pedestrians and cyclists.
Raised road surface at key junctions to slow vehicles down as they approach.
New Toucan crossing (for pedestrians and cyclists) on Barford Road near Barford Primary School.
Events
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Dudley Road online briefing event
From 2 Dec 2020 at 17:00 to 2 Dec 2020 at 18:00A live online briefing session about the proposals. A recording of the meeting will also be available afterwards. If you would like to attend the briefing live or receive details of the recording, please email dudleyroad@birmingham.gov.uk before Tuesday 1 December.
Areas
- LADYWOOD
- North Edgbaston
- Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Audiences
- All residents
- Cyclists
- Motor Vehicle Drivers
- Pedestrians
- Public Sector Bodies
- Businesses
- Faith groups
- Community groups
- Voluntary Organisations
Interests
- Transport (Including Walking)
- Travel
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