Wakefield Road, Normanton - Installation of Raised Speed Tables

WAKEFIELD COUNCIL

HIGHWAYS ACT 1980

RAISED SPEED TABLES – WAKEFIELD ROAD, NORMANTON

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The Council of the City of Wakefield, in exercise of powers conferred by Section 90 of the Highways Act 1980, propose to introduce traffic calming measures along Wakefield Road, Normanton.

These proposals are part of the Local Transport Plan initiative to improve road safety for all road users in this area and include speed cushions and speed table installations at the following locations along Wakefield Road, Normanton between Cambridge Street and Atkinson Court:

i.  Wakefield Road, 15 metres south of Cambridge Street, Speed Table

ii.  Wakefield Road, 40 metres south of Mill Hill, 3  Cushions

iii.  Wakefield Road, 18 metres south of Newland Lane, Speed Table

iv.  Wakefield Road, 14 metres south of Church Lane, 3 Cushions

v.  Wakefield Road, 13 metres south of Woodview, 3  Cushions

The Speed Cushions will be elevated sections of carriageway, 3.5 metres in length. 1.7m wide with a variable height ranging from 65-75mm above the existing carriageway level.

The Speed Table will be an elevated section of the carriage, 4-6m length(s), range covering the road width with a variable height ranging from 65-75mm above the existing carriageway level. Any representations regarding the proposals should be sent in writing to; Wakefield Council, Highways, PO Box 700, Burton Street, Wakefield, WF1 2EB quoting reference HC100-12237/TH by 10th October 2024.

Plans showing the proposals can be requested via email, trafficregs@wakefield.gov.uk.

Dated: 19 September 2024

Traffic Engineering and Design Team. 2nd Floor