Fishpool and Pimhole, Bury - active neighbourhood scheme - phase 1

A signalised crossing is a pedestrian crossing featuring push button facilities and traffic signals for vehicles.

Where the signalised crossing will be located

• Parkhills Road between the junction with Devon Street and Nelson Street.

See number 22 on the scheme plan.

See a detailed scheme plan of Parkhills Road and Nelson Street

A raised plateau is a raised section of road with ramps either side which aims to slow down traffic.

Where the raised plateaus will be located

• Three raised plateaus located on Parkhills Road between the junction with Market Street and Wellington Road
• Two raised plateaus located on Killon Street between the junction with Heywood Street and Alfred Street

See numbers 23, 24 and 25 on the scheme plan.

See a detailed scheme plan of Parkhills Road and Parkhills Close

See a detailed scheme plan of Parkhills Road and Shortlands Avenue

See a detailed scheme plan of Killon Street

An uncontrolled crossing is a pedestrian crossing point with dropped kerbs.

Where the uncontrolled crossings will be located

• Ormrod Street at the junction with Tinline Street.
• Two located at each end of Palace Street.
• Two located on Andrew Street at junctions of Tinline Street and Alfred Street.
• Hurst Street at the junction with James Street.
• Wilson Street at junction with Alfred Street.
• Killon Street at junction with Alfred Street.
• Valley Mill Lane at junction with Alfred Street.
• Entrance to Pilot Mill on Alfred Street.
• Topham Street at junction with Alfred Street.
• Crossing between Pilot Mill and One Stop Shop on Alfred Street.
• Greenside Chase at junction with Alfred Street.
• Durham Drive at junction with Alfred Street.
• Cornwall Drive at junction with Alfred Street.

See numbers 9,10,11,12 and 13 on the scheme plan.

See a detailed scheme plan of the Tinline Street area

See a detailed scheme plan of Hurst Street and James Street

See a detailed scheme plan of Alfred Street, Oxford Road and Wilson Street

See a detailed scheme plan of Alfred Street, Killon Street, Valley Mill Lane and Topham Street

See a detailed scheme plan of Alfred Street, Cornwall Drive, Greenside Chase, Durham Drive

A modal filter is a road design that reduces traffic by restricting the passage of certain types of vehicle, stopping things like rat-running.

Where the modal filters will be located

• Tinline Street at junction with Ormrod Street.
• Palace Street at junction with Fountain Street.
• James Street at junction with Hurst Street.
• Alfred Street at junction with Oxford Street.
• Back Spring Street West at junctions with Spring Street and East Street.
• East Street at junction with Cecil Street.

See numbers 2,9,10,11 and 31 on the scheme plan

See a detailed scheme plan of the Tinline Street area

See a detailed scheme plan of Hurst Sreet and James Street

See a detailed scheme plan of Alfred Street, Oxford Street and Wilson Street

See a detailed scheme plan of back Spring Street West

See a detailed scheme plan of Lord Street and East Street

Priority passing points are a feature used to give priority to vehicles travelling in a given direction via the use of signs and a buildout situated within the carriageway.

Where the priority passing points will be located

• Bridge on Alfred Street leading to junction with Wilson Street.
• Alfred Street located outside of the One Stop Shop.
• Alfred Street located outside of house number 137.
• Alfred Street located outside of house number 173.

See numbers 11,12 and 13 on the scheme plan

See a detailed scheme plan of Alfred Street, Oxford Street and Wilson Street

See a detailed scheme plan of Alfred Street, Killon Street, Valley Mill Lane, Topham Street

See a detailed scheme plan of Alfred Street, Cornwall Drive, Greenside Chase, Durham Drive

Funding for active travel schemes comes from a range of sources, including the UK Government’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS), which saw Greater Manchester awarded £1.07bn to help deliver the Bee Network.

• Find out more about active travel schemes and the Bee Network

When required:

• temporary traffic lights will be in place on Parkhills Road to control the traffic flow during the construction of the signalised crossing
• road closures will be required on Killion Street and Parkhills Road when installing traffic calming features

We will try to maintain vehicular access to all businesses and properties during the works, but access may be limited when we are removing or replacing the footway / road surface.

Please avoid parking within the limits of the works during the hours of 9am and 5pm.

Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times.

All the emergency services will be notified well in advance of the commencement of the works and will be made aware of any restrictions in place.

Should emergency vehicles require emergency access to residential or business properties affected by the works, the contractor shall direct and/or escort them through the works.

Our Engineering Services Team will co-ordinate and supervise the works from start to finish. 

If you experience any issues during the construction works then please contact us.

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm: Phone Customer Contact Team on 0161 253 5353.

Email: engcon@bury.gov.uk

In an emergency out of the above hours on: 0161 253 6606.