Work to make walking and cycling safer to the east of Colchester is set to get underway in 2024.
Improved infrastructure will be installed in East Hill. This forms part of a route between the city centre, the University of Essex and Greenstead. The route will eventually link to the Garden Community in the east of the city.
Developed as part of the Colchester's Town Deal funding, plans include segregated cycleways. They also include new crossing facilities, raised sections on side roads to help accessibility, resurfacing, new bus stop layouts and changes in parking arrangements. It is also proposed to introduce a 20mph limit to improve overall safety.
Essex Highways has published Traffic Regulation Orders for the project. This allows local people to provide any comments on the specific changes to the highway.
Councillor Tom Cunningham, Essex County Council Cabinet Member for Highways, Infrastructure and Sustainable Transport, said:
Over the past year we have worked hard to take on board the constructive comments of local people, businesses and organisations to adapt and amend the scheme, creating the right balance between the needs of the existing community, those who use the services and amenities on East Hill and those travelling on it.
The plans will enhance and improve the East Hill section of route, making it more accessible while also maintaining its rich historic character as a conservation area. We would like to thank everyone who has provided input and help shape them.
Find out more about the project or view the Traffic Regulation Orders.
