Decision details

In June 2012 Cabinet agreed early design proposals for the Rossiter Road Scheme.  The proposed scheme has now been published for consultation and objections were received.  The Cabinet member for Highways is therefore required to decide whether to proceed with the proposals to update the existing road layout and pedestrian measures.

(1) To AGREE that The Rossiter Road Scheme is progressed in line with the Steering Group’s recommendations namely that:

(i) A 4 vehicle “drop off” layby is provided in Rossiter Road to provide improved access to Bath Spa Railway Station;

(ii) Cars and light traffic travelling east should be allowed to access Lyncombe Hill direct from Rossiter Road by a revised junction arrangement;

(iii) The mature tree behind Claverton Buildings could be retained by redesigning the approach to the new signal controlled junction at the western end of Widcombe Parade (subject to detailed design);

(2) To NOTE that the above resolution accords with the recommendations from the report on public consultation attached as Appendix 1 to the report;

(3) To AGREE that the proposed traffic signals at the White Hart junction be replaced with mini roundabouts, and note that the risk of increased congestion is mitigated by works that would facilitate the installation of traffic signals at a late date should they prove to be necessary.

(4) To ASK the Steering Group to reconvene in order that it can be involved in further progress of the scheme.

The independent review had endorsed the original design of the scheme but recommended some changes.  The project steering group considered the recommendations and identified a number of amendments which would reduce the costs of the scheme and improve its impact on the public realm.  The Cabinet have taken full account of the recommendations in coming to their decision.

The Cabinet felt that there would be 2 sets of traffic lights, and did not want to increase this to 3 if it could be avoided.  However, with the ducting installed, it would be possible to review this in the future if the roundabout proved not to work.

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