Overview
We have completed a number of projects to upgrade Talbot Road. These have included:
- junction upgrades
- new crossing points
- improved cycling facilities
Talbot Road/White City Way
As part of this project we:
- replaced uncontrolled crossing points
- installed new protected cycle routes with links to existing cycle routes
- added new footways and islands across the junction
Project status
This project was completed in December 2023.
Junction at Talbot Road and A56 Chester Road
Traffic signals were upgraded to provide safer crossing points at:
- Longford Road and A56 Chester Road: Replacement of uncontrolled crossing points
- A56 Chester Road eastbound: New protected cycle route linking up with existing cycle route on Talbot Road
- A56 Chester Road from Talbot Road: New protected cycle route
- Talbot Road: Reduction of traffic lane to create protected cycle lanes
- A56 Chester Road: Flush kerbs to maintain access to properties (number 940 and 942)
Project status
Construction started in winter 2023 and is now complete.
Junction at Talbot Road and Great Stone Road
Traffic signals were upgraded to provide safer crossing points at:
- Great Stone Road: New pedestrian crossings across the junction
- Talbot Road: New protected cycle route through the junction in all four directions linking up with the existing protected cycle route
Project status
Work on this project started in February 2024 and is now complete.