Allington Road and surrounding area road safety consultation

We asked

We asked for your views on the introduction of a number of new road safety measures to address rat-running behaviour and improve road safter on Allington Road and the surrounding area.

Amongst the measures proposed included:

a proposed one-way system on Allington Road, Crespigny Road, Elliot Road, Foscote Road, Park Road and Sevington Road
the closure of Elliot Road
introduction of speed cushions on Allington Road, Crespigny Road, Foscote Road and Sevington Road
changes at junctions of Foscote Road, Sevington Road and Vivian Avenue.
uncontrolled pedestrian crossing at various locations and changes on current waiting restrictions in the area.

You said

We received 180 responses from approximately 2448 properties, which equates to an overall response rate of 7.35%.

86% of respondents opposed to proposed one-way systems.
78% of respondents objected to the closure of Elliot Road
60% of respondents objected to the introduction of vertical deflection measures
55% of respondents opposed to changes at junctions

81% disagreed with statement that these proposals will improve road safter in the area.

We did

Based on the results of the consultation and comments received from residents in the area, Council officers are recommending to only proceed with the introduction of waiting restrictions (double yellow lines) as indicated on the original consultation drawings.

We will not currently be progressing the following proposed measures:

Installation of the one-way system on Allington Road, Crespigny Road, Elliot Road, Foscote Road, Park Road and Sevington Road
Closure of Elliot Road
Introduction of speed cushions on Allington Road, Crespigny Road, Foscote Road and Sevington Road
Reduction of kerb radii through kerb buildouts at various junction and uncontrolled crossing points.
1. We will undertake further investigations into kerb alignment and crossing points on Vivian Avenue, at the junctions with Allington Road, Crespigny Road, Foscote Road and Sevington Road

Council officers have been mindful of the impact of the proposals on the community and all feedback and comments have been reviewed and helped us come to our decision.