Bournemouth, Motoring & Transport | Posted on May 16th, 2024 | return to news
Glenferness Avenue area works move into final phase
Works will take place from 20 May and last for 20 weeks, during which time there will be a number of road closures.
The final phase of works in the Glenferness Avenue area starts on 20 May, which will result in a number of road closures over a 20-week period.
A series of toucan, parallel and zebra crossings are planned as well as widened shared walking and cycling paths, speed bumps, and the introduction of a 20mph zone, junction improvements and a section of stepped cycle lane.
The work, funded by central government’s Transforming Cities Fund, will initially focus on improvements around the Glenferness Avenue and Leven Avenue junction, then on Leven Avenue, Benellen Avenue, Benellen Road and Walsford Road. Leven Avenue at its junction with Glenferness Avenue will be closed to motorised traffic for the duration of this period. A series of temporary localised closures will also take place at the following junctions:
- Leven Avenue, Walsford Road and Benellen Avenue
- Benellen Road and Glenferness Avenue
- Walsford Road and Glenferness Avenue
- Benellen Gardens and Branksome Wood Road
- Benellen Road and Benellen Avenue
Diversion routes for the closures will be signposted. Access for people walking and cycling will be maintained.
Following this phase of work, improvements will move to Branksome Wood Road, Queen’s Road and Prince of Wales Road completing the sustainable route links into Bournemouth Gardens and the town centre.
Cllr Andy Hadley, portfolio holder for climate response, environment and energy at BCP Council, said: “This significant investment in sustainable travel is making a real, practical difference to our local community. It gives many more people the confidence and opportunity to make safe and healthy journeys by foot, wheel and bike to local schools, our universities, town centre, and employment areas between Bournemouth, Talbot Woods, Winton and Wallisdown.
“As a council we are committed to providing and encouraging use of active travel facilities. Doing so not only reduces traffic congestion and our environmental footprint but creates healthy, vibrant and sustainable communities.
“I’d like to thank everyone for their ongoing patience while these important improvements are undertaken. We’re all looking forward to the work finishing and the new facilities open and ready for use.”
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