Report 3 COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL WITH ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL LOCAL HIGHWAY PANEL – 15TH JUNE 2017 2017/18 POTENTIAL CAPITAL SCHEMES
Since the 2017/18 capital recommendations and prioritisation at the March 2017 Panel meeting, Officers have been working to set the programme for the 2017/18 financial year. You will see from the Approved Works Programme that this has now been divided into two parts, those schemes that will be delivered in 2017/18, and those schemes that will form the 2018/19 rolling programme.
There are currently potential schemes with an estimated cost of £7,200 as shown in the summary below:
2017/18 Budget Summary
Total Estimated Scheme Type Costs
Traffic Management £0
Walking £0
Passenger Transport £7,200
Cycling £0
Congestion £0
Total £7,200
Report 3 COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL WITH ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL LOCAL HIGHWAY PANEL – 15TH JUNE 2017 2017/18 POTENTIAL CAPITAL SCHEMES
The Panel are asked to review the Potential Schemes List and may wish to remove from it any schemes that they would not want to consider for a future funding recommendation.
On the Potential Schemes List, the RAG column acknowledges the status of the scheme request as shown below:
G The scheme has been validated as being feasible and is available for Panel consideration
A The scheme has been commissioned for a feasibility study which needs completing before any Panel consideration
R A scheme which is against policy or where there is no appropriate engineering solution
V A scheme request has been received and is in the initial validation process Report 3 Colchester Potential Schemes List Traffic Management
Total Value of schemes £0
Estimated Ref Location Description Problem Requestor Parish Cost Code Comments RAG cost
Church Lane, Stanway - HGV's travelling down Cllr Scott 1 Investigation into weight limit restriction. Stanway LCOL152023 TBC In validation V Weight restriction narrow lane. Boutell
To investigate parking issues, Problems with parking, Awaiting further instructions from County Victoria Esplanade, West 2 congestion and crossing points in Congestion and crossing Cllr Jowers Mersea LCOL152109 TBC Member and West Mersea Parish Council on Mersea relation to safety in the area. points. how to proceed.
Speeding complaints raised through Limited revenue funding available for surveys. Stanway Parish Council and County Speeding concerns along Cllr Scott- 3 Halstead Road, Stanway Lexden LCOL162019 N/A LHP chairman has agreed priority to R Member. Residents concerns regarding Halstead Road, Stanway. Boutell investigate PR1 & PR2 routes. safety of pedestrians. Residents complaints of increase of Limited revenue funding available for surveys. Egremont Way and side vehicle speeds. The request calls for a Speeding issues reported Cllr Scott- 4 Stanway LCOL162022 N/A LHP chairman has agreed priority to R roads, Stanway "slow down, children playing" signage through the estate. Boutell investigate PR1 & PR2 routes. with a 20mph zone.
Residents have requested a pedestrian Lack of pedestrian crossing crossing due to the amount of traffic. It Awaiting pedestrian, vehicle conflict survey 5 Ipswich Road, Colchester facilities at the bottom of Cllr Higgins Colchester LCOL162024 TBC has become increasingly difficult to find results. Ipswich Road. a safe area to cross.
Residents experiencing difficulties crossing the road to reach the play Limited revenue funding available for surveys. Pedestrians experiencing 6 Longridge, Colchester area. As the bend is on a hill, vehicles Cllr Young Colchester LCOL162025 N/A LHP chairman has agreed priority to R difficulty crossing the road. are speeding round the corner and investigate PR1 & PR2 routes. noticing pedestrians crossing late. Lack of footway has been raised. Tyburn Hill, Wakes Colne - Residents have brought the lack of Wakes Colne Wakes 7 Lack of footway identified. LCOL163007 TBC In validation V New Footway footway to the Parish Councils Parish Council Colne attention.
Residents have raised speeding issues Station Road, Jupes Hill, Wakes Colne Wakes 8 . The Parish have called for a speed Speeding issues. LCOL162027 TBC In validation V Wakes Colne Parish Council Colne limit review/alteration to be investigated. Report 3 Colchester Potential Schemes List Traffic Management
Total Value of schemes £0
Estimated Ref Location Description Problem Requestor Parish Cost Code Comments RAG cost
Congestion has been identified at the junction of Mersea Road with The Mersea Road jw The Willows. Vehicles exiting The Willows Congestion, Parking, 9 Cllr Harris Colchester LCOL162029 TBC In validation V Willows, Colchester are experiencing lengthy delays trying difficulty crossing the road. to exit onto the PR1 route, Mersea Road.
Parking concern on the estate. The most serious cases have been reported Parking, congestion and Cllr Bentley/Cllr 10 Holt Drive, Colchester Colchester LCOL162031 TBC In validation V between No 1 and 21 and between No difficulty crossing the road. Harris 21 to 29.
A request for gateway sings has been Dedham Gateway Signs. Awaiting boundary information from Suffolk 11 requested. To formally mark the Unclearly defined boundary. Cllr Brown Dedham LCOL162035 TBC Dedham County Council. boundaries of Dedham.
The shared pathway with cyclists is causing problems for children walking Flagstaff Rd, Circular Rd Children forced into the road 12 form St. Johns Green School being Cllr Higgins Colchester LCOL162043 TBC In validation V East, Colchester by cyclists. forced into the road by speeding cyclists.
Local residents are feeling very vulnerable and intimidated by large Residents feel intimidated Whitehall Road, 13 vehicles whilst trying to cross Whitehall and vulnerable in the middle Cllr Fisher Colchester LCOL162046 TBC In validation V Colchester - Ped Crossing Road by the junction of Grange Farm of the traffic island. Road.
The junction has no priority markings Station Rd jw Chapel Rd, and vehicles turning right from Station Severe traffic congestion at Tiptree Parish 14 Church Rd, Factory Hill, Tiptree LCOL162049 TBC In validation V Road and Chapel Road. Vehicles peak times. Council Tiptree frequently turn into each others path. Monkwick Estate, Due to there being three schools in the Limited revenue funding available for surveys. Concerns of speed and 15 Colchester - 20mph vicinity there has been a request to look Cllr Harris Colchester LCOL162051 N/A LHP chairman has agreed priority to R children crossing the road limit/zone into a 20mph limit/zone. investigate PR1 & PR2 routes. Report 3 Colchester Potential Schemes List Traffic Management
Total Value of schemes £0
Estimated Ref Location Description Problem Requestor Parish Cost Code Comments RAG cost
Finchingfield Estate, Limited revenue funding available for surveys. Request to look into speeding, Concerns of speed and 16 Colchester - 20mph Cllr Harris Colchester LCOL162052 N/A LHP chairman has agreed priority to R implementing a 20mph limit/zone. children crossing the road limit/zone investigate PR1 & PR2 routes. Speeding issues and Limited revenue funding available for surveys. Mandeville Road, Marks Request to investigate 20mph limit and children crossing the road Marks Tey 17 Marks Tey LCOL162056 N/A LHP chairman has agreed priority to R Tey pedestrian crossing point. with no designated crossing Parish Council investigate PR1 & PR2 routes. point.
This road is an entry into Dedham. Cars are regularly found parked on the bend, 18 Crown Street, Dedham Congestion, visibility issues. Cllr Brown Dedham LCOL162060 TBC In validation V making it difficult for buses and vehicles to manoeuvre past.
Speed survey results have returned and do not meet criteria for a VAS on a 30mph speed Speeding issues have been reported limit along the stretch of Blackheath. With 19 Blackheath, Colchester Speeding issues identified. Cllr Harris Colchester LCOL162062 TBC Southbound: 34.5mph V the surrounding schools, investigation Northbound: 33.4mph into traffic calming has been requested. Progressing via CMA - Awaiting completed validation in first instance..
The implementation of a new Parking Survey results do not meet criteria for a VAS scheme has caused concern regarding on a 30mph speed limit. the potential for accidents with Marks Tey Northeast bound: 28.3mph 20 Station Road, Marks Tey Speeding issues identified. Marks Tey LCOL152010 TBC V pedestrians approaching the station Parish Council Southwest bound: 27.3mph and the volume of traffic with their Sent to validation officer to explore other speeds. options.
Highway Surgery Action - Sightline London Rd jw Coach Rd, issues raised. Road Safety confirmed Nayland Rd, Little heavy cutting of vegetation on private Sightline issue, route Little 21 Cllr Brown LCOL162064 TBC In validation V Horkesley - Cross Road land would not resolve the issue. confirmed as a at run. Horkesley warning signs Suggested advanced cross road warning signs to be installed. Report 3 Colchester Potential Schemes List Traffic Management
Total Value of schemes £0
Estimated Ref Location Description Problem Requestor Parish Cost Code Comments RAG cost
County Member has been approached Residents experiencing by the residents living at the top end of A limit change is not supported on a PR1 Warren Lane, Stanway - difficulty exiting their 22 Warren Lane between Dyers Road and Cllr Bentley Stanway LCOL162065 N/A route into Colchester with little development R 40mph to 30mph property due to speeding the roundabout for a reduction in a fronting the carriageway on one side only. vehicles. speed limit from 40mph to 30mph.
Northern Approach Road 2 Speed of vehicles, pedestrian A limit change is not supported on a PR1 23 - Speed limit reduction to movement increased, school within Speeding issues identified. Cllr Turrell Mile End LCOL162067 N/A route into Colchester with no development R 30mph vicinity, accident records fronting the carriageway.
Between the bridge and the chicane speeding has become an issue. Speeding issues, lack of Chappel Parish 24 The Street, Chappel Chappel LCOL162070 TBC In validation V Residents have also complained about footpath, no parking. Council the lack of footway.
Bakers Lane jw Bergholt Investigations into the visibility issues at Visibility of oncoming traffic 25 Cllr Lissimore Colchester LCOL172010 TBC In validation V Road, Colchester the mini roundabout. from Bergholt Road.
Crown Street jw Lack of footway, residents in the road, Dedham Parish 26 Manningtree Road, Lack of footway identified. Dedham LCOL172002 TBC In validation V vehicle conflict has become an issue. Council Dedham Residents have reported speeding The Heath, Castle Hill, Speeding vehicles Dedham Parish 27 vehicles. Traffic calming has been Dedham LCOL172003 TBC Awaiting speed and volume survey results. Dedham identified. Council requested.
Redwood Close, Patmore Local residents have requested local Desired estate name Un- Borough Council responsibility. Request must 28 Close, William Boys Cllr Young LCOL172004 N/A R street signage for a well know estate. recognition. parished go direct to Borough Council. Close, Colchester
A signage review has been requested Un- 29 Trinity Street, Colchester Outdated signage. Cllr Fisher LCOL172005 TBC In validation V to further instruct vehicles. parished
Vehicles have been reported to Cottages struck by vehicles 30 Black Bouy Hill, Wivenhoe regularly hitting local houses and Cllr Young Wivenhoe LCOL172006 TBC In validation V movements. cottages. The surrounding estates are 20mph Limited revenue funding available for surveys. Possible 20mph limit 31 Tuffnell Way, Colchester limits but the entrance to Tuffnell Way Cllr Goss Mile End LCOL172007 N/A LHP chairman has agreed priority to R omitted. remains a 30mph limit. investigate PR1 & PR2 routes. Report 3 Colchester Potential Schemes List Traffic Management
Total Value of schemes £0
Estimated Ref Location Description Problem Requestor Parish Cost Code Comments RAG cost
Perceived speeding has been recorded Emailed Parish over possibility of pedestrian along this stretch with Ramblers, dog Perceived speeding, Tiptree Parish 32 Hall Road, Tiptree Tiptree LCOL172008 TBC in the road warning signs, change of limit walkers and workers using the small pedestrians in the road. Council cannot be supported. Awaiting reply. country lane.
Dickenson Road, Shepherd Drive, Bolsin Drive, Cambie crescent, Tranter Northern Approach Parking, congestion issue 33 Drive, Hakewill Way, Wallace Road, Cllr Goss Mile End LCOL172019 TBC In validation V Development, Colchester identified. Bradford Drive, Bardsley Close, Orrin Walk and Hutley Drive.
The local Parish have received several Church Rd, Moat Rd, Fordham Parish 34 complaints of speeding throughout the Speeding issues identified. Fordham LCOL172012 TBC Awaiting speed and volume survey results. Plummers Rd, Fordham Council village.
Local residents have reported speeding Limited revenue funding available for surveys. Guildford Road, Cllr Brown/Will Un- 35 issues and requested investigation into Speeding issues identified. LCOL172013 N/A LHP chairman has agreed priority to R Colchester Quince parished traffic calming. investigate PR1 & PR2 routes.
London Road, Great Increase of vehicles through the village Great 36 Volume of traffic. Cllr Brown LCOL172014 TBC In validation V Horkesley has caused issues with rural route. Horkesley
Between No.4 Chappel Hill and the Lack of footway, speeding Chappel Parish 37 Swan Street, Chappel Hawthorns is de-restricted with no Chappel LCOL172015 TBC In validation V identified. Council footway. Speeding identified.
Residents complaints received in Chappel & A1124, Chappel, Wakes regards to excessive speeding recorded Chappel Parish 38 Speed of traffic. Wakes LCOL172016 TBC Awaiting speed and volume survey results. Colne on community watch. Request for a Council Colne VAS at each end of the Parish.
Complaints received from residents on Un- Awaiting informal residents consultation on 39 Priory Street, Colchester Speed of traffic. Cllr Scordis LCOL172017 TBC speeding. parished physical traffic calming.
Residents have requested that arrows Axial Way jw Severalls Lack of arrows directing 40 are added to advise vehicles to use the Cllr Turrell Mile End LCOL172018 TBC In validation V Lane, Mile End traffic. correct lanes. Report 3 Colchester Potential Schemes List Traffic Management
Total Value of schemes £0
Estimated Ref Location Description Problem Requestor Parish Cost Code Comments RAG cost
Residents and the Parish Council alike Warren Lane jw Maldon have requested an investigation over Regular accidents and near Stanway Parish 41 Stanway LCOL172020 TBC In validation V Road, Stanway changes to the junction. Visibility and misses at the junction. Council accident issues.
Residents complained about speed This stretch of Manningtree Road would not Manningtree Road, outside their properties and have Perceived speeding Dedham Parish be supported for a limit change due to the 42 Dedham LCOL172021 N/A R Dedham requested the speed limit be moved to identified. Council rural nature and lack of residential properties cover them. fronting the carriageway.
Local residents have requested a Frail or disabled pedestrians likely to cross Lack of elderly person Stanway Parish 43 Holly Road, Stanway Stanway LCOL172022 TBC In validation V road ahead signage due to the area signage. Council housing sheltered accommodation. Report 3 Colchester Potential Schemes List
Walking
Total Value of schemes £0
Scheme Estimated Ref Location Description Problem Requestor Parish Cost Code Comments RAG stage cost
Following the meeting with the Parish Millers Lane, Stanway - Footway request along with a section of Pedestrians have to walk in Cllr Scott- Council, Borough Councillors and County 1 Stanway LCOL152150 TBC Footway missing footway. the road. Boutell Member. Parish to liaise with residents, awaiting results.
Pedestrians experiencing difficulties Structures team have confirmed the bridge Western Bypass, Stanway - 2 crossing the road. Possibility of using old Crossing difficulties. Cllr Bentley Stanway LCOL152017 N/A will not be fit for purpose following R Crossing point footway bridge at this location. investigation.
Pedestrian safety has been raised as a Due to speeds and volumes Shrub End Road, Colchester - concern as there are no crossing points of traffic elderly and 3 Cllr Lissimore Prettygate LCOL153006 TBC In validation V Ped crossing by the Co Op/Texaco garage on Shrub disabled finding it difficult to End Road. cross road safely.
Would not enhance area, does not comply Lack of signs to encourage with Traffic Advisory Leaflet 01/13 for Town Hall, High Street, Request for pedestrian signs to Colchester 4 people to walk to Youth Cllr Lissimore LCOL153007 N/A reducing sign clutter. Major Project and R Colchester - Signage Townhouse Youth Centre. Town Centre Centre CBC are reviewing all signage and street clutter in the town centre.
Long, straight road which is supposed to have a School Crossing Patrol however Pedestrians have The Commons, Colchester - 5 due to staff shortages and maternity expressed difficulty crossing Cllr Lissimore Prettygate LCOL163004 TBC In validation V Pedestrian crossing leave, this post has been vacant for long the road. periods. Risk of pedestrian injury along Berechurch Hall Road, 6 Berechurch Hall Road due to a missing Lack of footway identified. Cllr Harris Colchester LCOL163014 TBC In validation V Colchester - Footpath linking footway has been identified.
Circular Road North opp A lack of pedestrian and cycling crossing Pedestrians and cyclist alike Request to be validated once other Tiger 7 Stable Road, Colchester - facilities is causing issues when experiencing difficulties Cllr Cope Colchester LCOL163015 TBC Crossing has been successfully Crossing point attempting to cross Circular Road North. crossing the road. implemented.
The current steps blend in Pedestrian trips and falls recorded at the with the footway and this is 8 High Street, Colchester steps outside Bills Restaurant on Colchester LCOL173004 TBC In validation V causing many pedestrians Colchester High Street. to trip over the steps.
Local residents have raised that there Limited revenue funding available for Lack of crossing point Cllr L Scott- 9 Villa Road, Stanway are a lack of crossing points to aid Stanway LCOL173002 N/A surveys. LHP chairman has agreed to R identified. Boutell elderly residents cross Villa Road. investigate PR1 & PR2 routes. Report 3 Colchester Potential Schemes List
Walking
Total Value of schemes £0
Scheme Estimated Ref Location Description Problem Requestor Parish Cost Code Comments RAG stage cost
Local residents have requested the Requires Pv2. Will remain on the PS list Circular Road North - Lack of crossing point 10 investigation of a crossing point opposite Cllr Cope Un-parished LCOL173003 TBC until Circular Road North Tiger Crossing Pedestrian Crossing identified. the park. has been completed.
County Member confirming priority of Request for a formal crossing point to aid Lack of pedestrian crossing 11 Axial Way, Colchester Cllr Goss Mile End LCOL172011 TBC scheme before ordering pedestrian vs pedestrian cross a busy road safely. point identified. vehicle survey.
Residents complained regarding the lack Mill Street jw Golden Noble 12 of dropped kerbing to enable them to Lack of drop kerb identified. Cllr Fisher Un-parished LCOL173005 TBC In validation V Hill, Colchester cross the road.
Local residents with pushchairs and mobility scooters struggle to travel Mersea Road, Colchester - Lack of dropped kerbs 13 between 173 Mersea Road and Abbots Cllr Scordis Un-parished LCOL173006 TBC In validation V Dropped kerbs identified. Road due to narrowness of the footway and lack of dropped kerbs.
Residents are experiencing difficulties Pedestrians experiencing Insufficient room, visibility and connecting crossing the road from Shakespeare 14 Church Lane, Colchester difficulties crossing the Cllr Lissimore Un-parished LCOL173007 N/A footway to consider a crossing point in this R Road and surrounding estate over to road. location. Parsons Hill and Lexden Park. Report 3 Colchester Potential Schemes List Passenger Transport
Total Value of schemes £7,200
Estimated Ref Location Description Requestor Parish Scheme stage Cost Code Comments RAG cost
Many roads around Dedham are narrow, 1 Stratford Road, Dedham operational alternatives are required Colchester bus project Dedham LCOL175003 TBC In validation V when needed.
Design and implementation of 3 bay shelters, Lexden Road jw Fitzwalter 2 Implementation of 3 bay shelters. Cllr Lissimore Un-parished Total scheme LCOL175004 £ 5,200 to mirror one on opposite side of the G Road, Colchester carriageway.
3 Halstead Road, Colchester Bus stop cage. Cllr Lissimore Un-parished Total scheme LCOL175005 £ 1,000 Implementation of a yellow bus stop cage. G
James Carter Road, 4 Bus stop cage. Cllr Lissimore Un-parished Total scheme LCOL175006 £ 1,000 Implementation of a yellow bus stop cage. G Colchester Report 3 Colchester Potential Schemes List
Cycling
Total Value of schemes £0
Scheme Estimated Ref Location Description Problem Requestor Parish Comments RAG stage cost Investigations into tiger crossing. Circular Road North by jw Cyclists having issues Awaiting implementation of Circular Cycle routes either sides of the 1 Flagstaff Rd, Colchester - Tiger crossing the road. Lack of Cllr Barton Un-parished TBC Road North jw Goojerat request before junction, would be useful to link up the Crossing cycle route link identified. progressing. routes.
Complaints received from local Emailed County Member. Cycling on the 2 Maldon Road, Colchester residents regarding inconsiderate Cycling on footway. Cllr Lissimore Un-parished N/A footway is illegal and enforceable and R cyclist using the footway illegally. should be raised with local enforcement. Report 3 Colchester Potential Schemes List Congestion
Total Value of schemes £0
Requested Estimated Ref Location Description Problem Parish Cost Code Comments RAG by Cost
Complaints received from residents Congestion issues A134 Wildeve Avenue, 1 regarding traffic congestion through have been Cllr Goss Mile End LCOL177001 TBC In validation V Mile End the NAR and via Urbis Romanae. reported.