Work will begin next week to fit a city junction with major new safety features, to protect pedestrians and provide better links to public transport.
Work will begin next week to fit a city junction with major new safety features, to protect pedestrians and provide better links to public transport.
The junction at Park Hall Road and Weston Road will get three new pedestrian refuge points as well as a new footpath linking to existing bus stops, and access to Park Hall Country Park.
The safety upgrade comes in response to residents' concerns and follows a number of incidents - including the tragic death of a pedestrian in December 2023.
Roadworks will be in place for six weeks while the work is carried out.
Councillor Finlay Gordon-McCusker, cabinet member for infrastructure, regeneration and transport at Stoke-on-Trent City Council said: “This junction has been problematic for some time, and I made it a priority to get this sorted.
“There have been a high number of near misses and incidents, including the tragic death of a local resident, who died just yards from his home on a walk he had been doing for a many years. I hear frequently from local people about how unsafe the junction is, and I have been to see for myself on a number of occasions.
“We have listened to residents and made taking action at this junction a priority.
“This is a busy junction and we appreciate there will be some disruption while this vital work is carried out. We thank motorists for their patience, but trust everyone will recognise the benefits of this work in creating a safer Stoke-on-Trent.”
Businesses will operate as normal and access to residents will be maintained.
Please plan journeys in advance.
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