We have identified a number of locations along the route that we think would benefit from improvements. We identified these locations by looking at surveys of traffic flows, speaking to bus operators and carrying out on-site visits.
These locations are highlighted on the map below as red dots. Sections of the road where we are to improve the flow of traffic are coloured purple and pink. To view more detailed plans of the proposals please click on the red dots or the coloured lines and the information will appear below the map. Please use the scroll bars to navigate around the map:
Staniforth Road
The detailed map below shows the proposals in this area, what they aim to achieve and how they would contribute to the development of the Woodhouse Smart Route.
The Problems:
- Staniforth Road on the approach to Attercliffe Road is not wide enough to let two lanes of traffic travel through the junction. This causes delays for all road users heading towards the city centre.
The Proposed Solution:
- Staniforth Road would be widened to provide enough space for a second lane of traffic travelling towards the city.
- Introducing two bus stop clearways to replace the current double yellow lines would mean that other vehicles cannot stop along the road, allowing buses to collect passengers.
Key:
Proposed road widening
Proposed bus stop clearway
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Handsworth Road
The detailed map below shows the proposals in this area, what they aim to achieve and how they would contribute to the development of the Woodhouse Smart Route.
The Problems:
- Vehicles wanting to turn right into the garage can sometimes block vehicles wanting to carry straight on.
- Vehicles currently wanting to turn right from Handsworth Road onto Richmond Road can cause delays for those travelling along Handsworth Road.
The Proposed Solution:
- The introduction of yellow lines will help improve traffic flow, particularly around the entrance to the garage.
- A new right turn lane along Handsworth Road will allow for a smoother flow of traffic along the route.
Key:
Existing double yellow lines
Proposed double yellow lines
Existing single yellow lines
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Badger Road
The detailed map below shows the proposals in this area, what they aim to achieve and how they would contribute to the development of the Woodhouse Smart Route.
The Problems:
- Badger Road is difficult to travel along due to the current parking arrangements and this can lead to delays for all road users. Local residents have to park their cars in the road and buses need to pull into lay-bys.
The Proposed Solution:
- Bus stops would be moved out of the lay-bys to provide sheltered parking for local residents.
- Double-yellow lines would be introduced along some stretches of Badger Road to prevent double parking, which currently delays road users.
Key:
Existing double yellow lines
Existing parking lay-by
Proposed double yellow lines
New parking lay-by
Proposed bus stop clearway
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Main Road
We are looking to improve traffic flow and parking along Main Road.
Parkway
We are looking at ways to improve traffic congestion, particularly in the peak periods on the approach to the junction with the parkway.
