Street Improvements

High Street

A.   Conversion of two-way traffic flow to southbound only one-way traffic flow from Main Street to High Street car park.

B.   Cyclists will be able to cycle in both directions along the entire length of High Street with northbound cycle contraflow and southbound with traffic on carriageway. Cycle logo symbols on the road will be provided to alert other road users to expect the presence of cyclists.

C.   Pedestrian crossing points to be upgraded to improve visibility and access for pedestrians.

D.   Pavement widening to improve pedestrian access and movement.

E.   Four build out features with potential to incorporate trees, planting, benches, and street furniture create places to sit and linger. A segregated contraflow cycle lane is provided at footpath level.

F.   Church Square: a pocket park on the south of the United Church, giving a green and public space through to the High Street shops (due to commence September 2021).

G.   The High Street / Sizewell Road / Cross Street junction will be modified to restrict westbound access for vehicles into Cross Street except buses and emergency vehicles. Vehicular access will be provided into Cross Street from the west at the Park Hill / Cross Street and Central Road / Platers Walk junctions.

H.   Bus stop will be upgraded to include an on-carriageway bus markings.

I.   Double yellow line parking restrictions will remain as existing.

Proposed Street Improvements for:

 

Leiston-cum-Sizewell Town Council, Council Offices,  Main Street, Leiston,  IP16 4ER
Tel: (01728) 830388

 

Leiston-cum-Sizewell Town Council, Council Offices,  Main Street, Leiston,  IP16 4ER
Tel: (01728) 830388