City centre road transformation plans unveiled

Major changes are being proposed to a number of roads in Birmingham city centre.

The city council says it plans to introduce two transport projects in what it describes as one of the region's key investment areas.

The James Watt Queensway "super crossing" project in particular aims to improve walking, cycling and public transport connectivity into the city's Knowledge Quarter and Aston University campus, it said.

The authority said it wanted to make the crossing safer for pedestrians and others by reducing the width of the road and removing three lanes, creating an environment that felt more "pleasant, welcoming and suitable for all users".

A second project looks to reduce traffic passing through the area, as well as improving both safety and connectivity.

The proposals for Cardigan Street include a two-way bus gate between the access to Millennium Point car park and Gopsal Street, as well as a one-way segregated cycle track in each direction.

Other plans include adding new bus shelters, as well as planting new trees.

Removing and rearranging some pay and display parking bays to accommodate wider pavements outside the Aston University sports centre in Woodcock Street and installing a new traffic signal-controlled crossing on a raised table on Lister Street, has also been suggested.

"Following the consultation period, we will review all responses and make any necessary changes to the plans," the council said.

A public consultation on the two proposed projects closes on 1 March.

This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service which covers councils and other public service organisations.

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