Redhill Avenue
On this section it has now been confirmed that the improvements to create a new cycling and walking link around Redhill Roundabout, with new crossing points over all arms, will be going ahead. Construction is currently planned to begin towards the end of 2023 – click here for more details.
Further funding will need to be secured to enable the rest of the proposals to go ahead.
Rising construction, labour and fuel costs, growing inflation and changes to national design standards for cycling infrastructure mean south east Dorset’s original TCF budget, awarded pre-pandemic in March 2020, is no longer sufficient to build the entire network of cycle, walking and bus improvements planned across the region.
Priority has been given to TCF schemes that link into existing sustainable travel infrastructure, providing an immediate interim level of connectivity and more continuous travel routes.
2021 proposals
- New protected two-way cycle track on north-western side of Redhill Avenue – up to five highway trees may need to be removed opposite Redhill Park Fire Station to create space for the cycle track
- New crossing points and upgrades to existing crossings
- More priority for cyclists and pedestrians across adjoining roads opposite Redhill Park
- New wayfinding signage through Redhill Park and Redhill Common and existing facilities widened, creating separate cycle and walking paths
- Reduction in speed limit from 40mph to 30mph on Redhill Avenue
- New cycling and walking link around Redhill Roundabout, with new crossing points over all arms
- Connections to further proposals along Whitelegg Way and Wimborne Road, for journeys towards Kinson and Castlepoint, respectively.
View the proposed design plan here.
A report summarising the public consultation results is available here.
