Kirkgate - Highway Improvements

The scope of the project for the highway improvements and environment works within the Kirkgate development area and highway boundary comprises: Improved accessibility for all modes to the Kirkgate development area sites, Improved connectivity for all modes of travel, Improved storm water drainage facilities, Improved highway safety and the perception of safety, Improved environment and landscaping. The “key scheme components” of the scheme comprise: Carriageway widening to Marsh Way to provide additional traffic lane on the approach to the roundabout, Carriageway widening to Kirkgate to provide a priority approach to the bus stops on Kirkgate, The subway crossings are removed and replaced with at grade toucan crossings within the signal control arrangement. Traffic signals installed on 3 legs of the Kirkgate roundabout, Extensive landscaping on the roundabout and on the “boulevard” towards the Kirkgate station (Monk Street and Ingwell Street), Extensive paving to match the street-style design provided for the rest of the city centre and the Emerald Ring. New LED street lighting throughout the scheme to replace old street lighting, Storm water drainage installed in the centre of the roundabout to cater for flood events, Park Street opened up at the junction with Kirkgate, and new traffic signals installed, Monk Street closed at the junction with Brunswick Street