It is unclear why the A49 roundabout junction at Longwood Road needs upgrading at an indicative cost of ?1.06M (IDP) (developer financed). This roundabout functions well and does not present any traffic congestion. It is unclear why the traffic signal junction at Lyons Lane needs upgrading at an indicative cost of ?2.83M (IDP) (developer financed). This signal junction functions well and does not present any traffic congestion. The main problem with the Cat and Lion signal junction, other than traffic density, is introduced by A49 southbound traffic turning right into Hatton Lane. The carriageway is not quite wide enough for two lanes and hence traffic turning right presents a blockage to traffic wanting to continue south hence creating congestion. Alleviation of this problem by introducing a right turn lane will significantly reduce congestion at this point and allow free traffic flow southbound. It must be noted that there is enough space for two defined lanes available for northbound traffic at the C & T traffic lights. Traffic already forms two lanes at this point, therefore a dedicated more suitable turn lane for traffic turning into Stretton Road needs to be provided. The WBC new proposed signal junction for the proposed SIR, possibly located at Fir Tree Close / Spire Hospital entrance will most probably introduce further delays and congestion and increased traffic flows. The ?Stopping up? of Stretton Road with the existing junction with the A49 or at some other point will prohibit local village traffic easily accessing the school and homes and extend journey distance. It will prohibit local village traffic accessing the Church and extend journey distance. It will prohibit traffic accessing the Park Royal Hotel and extend journey distance. It is clear that the Cat & Lion junction is problematic. However the plan will severely impact on local residents by actually increasing traffic congestion, especially down Spark Hall Close and forcing local traffic to take a longer route which would be contrary to current ecological and environmental principles and guidance.
It is unclear why the A49 roundabout junction at Longwood Road needs upgrading at an indicative cost of ?1.06M (IDP) (developer financed). This roundabout functions well and does not present any traffic congestion. It is unclear why the traffic signal junction at Lyons Lane needs upgrading at an indicative cost of ?2.83M (IDP) (developer financed). This signal junction functions well and does not present any traffic congestion. The main problem with the Cat and Lion signal junction, other than traffic density, is introduced by A49 southbound traffic turning right into Hatton Lane. The carriageway is not quite wide enough for two lanes and hence traffic turning right presents a blockage to traffic wanting to continue south hence creating congestion. Alleviation of this problem by introducing a right turn lane will significantly reduce congestion at this point and allow free traffic flow southbound. It must be noted that there is enough space for two defined lanes available for northbound traffic at the C & T traffic lights. Traffic already forms two lanes at this point, therefore a dedicated more suitable turn lane for traffic turning into Stretton Road needs to be provided. The WBC new proposed signal junction for the proposed SIR, possibly located at Fir Tree Close / Spire Hospital entrance will most probably introduce further delays and congestion and increased traffic flows. The ?Stopping up? of Stretton Road with the existing junction with the A49 or at some other point will prohibit local village traffic easily accessing the school and homes and extend journey distance. It will prohibit local village traffic accessing the Church and extend journey distance. It will prohibit traffic accessing the Park Royal Hotel and extend journey distance. It is clear that the Cat & Lion junction is problematic. However the plan will severely impact on local residents by actually increasing traffic congestion, especially down Spark Hall Close and forcing local traffic to take a longer route which would be contrary to current ecological and environmental principles and guidance.