Phase one of the project saw the installation of a new toucan crossing across the A4 St Cloud Way, last October. Phase two will provide a brand-new cycle route from the new crossing, along St Cloud Way and into Forlease Road, finishing at the junction with Bridge Street. It will then connect into Moorbridge Road and further cycle routes.
Councillor Geoff Hill, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, said: “I’m pleased to see work beginning on the new route, as part of our work to create safer and more convenient walking and cycling routes in the Maidenhead.
“St Cloud Way has been something of a barrier between residents in the north of Maidenhead and the town centre. By first installing the new toucan crossing, and now by expanding the existing footway and installing accompanying cycle lanes, we’re opening up access in a sustainable way, benefiting both local residents and businesses alike.
“The project is not only part of council’s investment into active travel and healthy travel choices, by encouraging walking and cycling in the town, it’s also empowering people to reduce their reliance on vehicles for short journeys, helping us all in our efforts to address climate change.”
This current phase of the project will be carried out in three sections:
- Section one: Forlease Road, from the junction with Moorbridge Road to the junction with the A4 St Cloud Way. Traffic management to be in place from 9:30am to 4:00pm. This work will be in place until Tuesday 10 September.
- Section two: St Cloud Way, from the junction with Forlease Road in the central reservation. The central reservation is being narrowed, to provide additional road space to compensate for the space taken up by the installation of the cycle way. This will take place from Monday 9 September until Wednesday 09 October. Traffic management will be in place 24 hours per day, restricting traffic to one lane through the work area.
- Section three: A4 St Cloud Way. Construction of the cycleway, between the junction with Forlease Road and the pedestrian/cyclist crossing point that was installed in phase one. This will take place between Monday 14 October until Monday 25 November. Traffic management will be in place 24 hours per day, restricting traffic to one lane through the work area.
Advance warning signs have already been put up, to inform residents of the proposed work.