TRO 5366 SEALED ORDER - BAULK LANE, STAPLEFORD 20MPH SPEED LIMIT

Via East Midlands Ltd is working on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council to deliver highway services.

Nottinghamshire County Council has been successful in securing funding from the Government’s Active Travel Fund for improvements to improve an existing cycle route along Baulk Lane. The route has been identified as one that contributes significantly towards the council’s strategic objectives and, as a result, is included in its 15-year prioritised walking and cycle route improvement programme. The Government funding can only be used for active travel schemes, however following the County Council’s ‘whole road’ approach the proposed improvements will benefit all Highway users.

The works have focused on improving connectivity across B5010 Derby Road / B5010 Nottingham Road and have included the installation of a new Toucan crossing on Nottingham Road, north-east of its junction with Baulk Lane. The crossing includes lengths of zig-zag lines where parking, stopping and loading are prohibited at all times. In addition, adjacent double yellow lines have been extended to ensure the safe operation of junctions and the new crossing. The works also included carriageway and footway resurfacing and improvements such as new dropped kerbs. The speed limit has been reduced to 20mph along Baulk Lane and Eleanor Crescent to provide a better environment for pedestrians and cyclists. The changes are detailed on the enclosed plans H/SLW/5061/01 and 02.