Update

Road resurfacing added to the project

To progress this project, we need to remove the existing road markings. However, as we approached the implementation phase mid last year, we found that the current road surface wouldn’t be strong enough to handle the removal without risking damage. To mitigate this and ensure a durable result, we need to resurface the full intersection before installing the new markings.

Because this essential work increased the overall cost, we had to delay the intersection safety improvements until funding for the resurfacing could be secured through the road resurfacing maintenance programme.

Work starts in August

With funding and programming now in place, the road resurfacing work is scheduled to start on 31 August 2025, and the safety improvement project works will be carried out at the same time. Work will take place at night between 7pm and 6am. It is expected to take four nights to complete.

We have a plan to enhance the visibility and safety of the Woodham Road and Gloucester Street intersection for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.

We’re planning to:

• Repaint all intersection approach roads to make it clear where straight travelling and turning traffic should be. The plan includes right-turn-only lanes on all approach roads, and one left-turn-only lane on the northern approach road. This will improve safety and efficiency for vehicles and cyclists getting through the intersection.
• Install painted right-turn bays within the intersection to assist drivers when turning right from Gloucester Street onto Woodham Road.
• Install painted cycle lanes on all entrances to the intersection to improve safety for cyclists.
• Introduce more no-parking restrictions at the intersections to provide space for the proposed lane marking changes. These will be outside 705, 713 and 715 Gloucester Street and 195 Woodham Road.
• Introduce P30 on the car park spaces outside 164 Woodham Road to help with the turnover of cars wanting to go into nearby businesses.