Work on a series of improvements for walkers, wheelers and cyclists is due to start in Poole from next Monday.<\/p>\n
It’s expected to lead to a month of disruption as part of Darbys Lane is closed. A signed diversion will be in place.<\/p>\n
The work forms part of a sustainable travel route between Poole town centre and Merley.<\/p>\n
They’ll also link into the new walking, cycling and bus facilities on Wimborne Road between the New Inn and Serpentine roundabout. <\/p>\n
The planned improvements include:<\/p>\n
* The widening of a shared use path and vegetation clearance leading to Trigon Bridge.
\n* Introduction of double yellow lines and dropped kerbs to improve access to the shared path.
\n* Installation of a raised table across the Darbys Lane\/Heath Avenue\/Popes Road junction to help lower vehicle speeds.
\n* The widening of footways and introduction of uncontrolled crossings on all arms of the junction to make it safer and easier for pedestrians to navigate the junction.
\n* New wayfinding signage installed along the length of the route.
\n* Installation of a raised table and parallel crossing on the eastern arm of the Darbys Lane\/Dorchester Road junction to encourage lower vehicle speeds and provide a separate space for pedestrians and cyclists.
\n* Installation of a small section of cycle lane on Darbys Lane to make it safer and easier for cyclists to navigate the junction.
\n* Footway widening near Oakdale Community Park to install uncontrolled crossings to make it safer and easier for pedestrians to cross the road and encourage lower vehicle speeds.<\/p>\n
The work is anticipated to start at the Heath Avenue\/Popes Road junction, which will be under two-way traffic signals between Monday 15 January and Friday 9 February.<\/p>\n
Part of Darbys Lane will be closed during this period with the diversion, via Dorchester Road, signposted.<\/p>\n