HIGHWAYS ISSUES
The Chair to lead a discussion regarding any issues raised, including current and proposed highways schemes.
Decision:
A verbal update was provided by Herts County Councillor Fiona Hill regarding Highways Issues.
Minutes:
Audio recording – 52 minutes 15 seconds
Councillor Tony Hunter invited Herts County Councillor Fiona Hill to provide an update to the Committee, including:
· Potholes along the A505 had been repaired, foliage cleared and markings reinstated.
· The culvert works at Reed End between Therfield and Reed are to be programmed.
· The new speed indicator device on the A10 should be installed soon and the plan to move the indicator from London Road, Reed has been programmed but no date yet confirmed.
· New signage is due to be installed in Grange Bottom following issues with large vehicles.
· Road surface issues on Serby Avenue had been reported.
· Drainage works were completed in Blacksmiths Lane, Reed, Cambridge Road, Barkway, A10 London Road, Royston and Queens Road, Royston.
· Resurfacing had been carried out on the A10 Priory Lane, Barkway Street and London Road.
· Resurfacing works were planned including the roads; Melbourn Road, Priory Close King James Way and footpaths; Shaftesbury Way, Honeyway, Hunters Way, Serby Avenue, Parthia Close, Mill Road, Thackery Close, Victoria Crescent and Morton Street. Some work had been delayed due to the weather and will be re-programmed.
· Works planned on a crossover in Studlands Rise.
· Proposals were being explored for speed mitigation measures near the Community Centre on Burns Road. There have been a number of accidents and no mitigation is in place along this specific part of the road.
· Ramped access being explored for Market Hill.
· The aforementioned schemes are being funded through Locality Budget and the Integrated Works Programme.
The following Members asked questions:
· Councillor Gerald Morris
· Councillor Jean Green
In response to questions County Councillor Fiona Hill advised:
· As advised previously, culvert works to be programmed in Reed End.
· Soil, foliage, etc. constantly falls on the footpath and road and then the gullies become blocked again along Newmarket Road. Some of the area is under private ownership. It is believed that there is an agreement for the area to be improved if development goes ahead.