On 11 January, the B&NES Council Cabinet unanimously agreed proposals to upgrade the road network, tackle traffic congestion and kick-start the local economy in Radstock.
The upgraded road system will help people move around the town better and pave the way for 210 new homes on the former Railway Land. New public space in the town will also be opened-up for people to shop in and enjoy, creating more than 40 new jobs and generating £1.6 million for the Somer Valley area.
People can still see the detail of the plan at: www.bathnes.gov.uk/regenradstock
What happens next?
The detailed design for the scheme will be completed by the end of January. Work will start on site by the end of March 2012.
A separate consultation will be required to implement the proposed HGV ban on the road link between Frome Road and The Street, and the 20 mph speed limit around the central network. A timescale will be announced by B&NES shortly.
NRR will be pressing B&NES to ensure that measures to address the potential loss of parking spaces in the Town are put in place.
We will also be seeking to work with B&NES to address longer term improvements to the transport infrastructure supporting Radstock, including exploring ways to ban heavy through traffic from our Town.
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