Will and David on Moorland Road
Will and David are really pleased to announce that the pavements on Moorland Road are due to be resurfaced over the next few months.
Sorting out the pavements were one of our key manifesto pledges to you so we are delighted that this is being done so quickly.
We know that a lot of people (mainly the elderly and those with mobility issues) fall on the uneven paving slabs or on the double kerb along the south side of the road.
The paving slabs are due to be replaced with tarmac; and even though the double kerbs will remain, Will has worked with the Council’s highways engineers to ensure the second kerb is set back. This will create a wider step to make it easier for the people with poor eyesight or mobility problems to use.
Will said: ” I’ve seen many people fall on the Moorland Road pavements; it’s horrible to see, and even more horrible for the person who has fallen. One lady had to wait over 30 minutes for and ambulance, so anything we can do to reduce the likelihood of a fall is a great improvement.
The pavement will be resurfaced along both sides of Moorland Road between Shaftesbury Road and the Library. Click here for a PDF of the planned works: Moorland Road Pavement Plan
It is anticipated that the works will commence on Monday 24th October 2011 and continue for up to 6 weeks.
The day-time working hours are between 0700 and 1900 on weekdays. However in order to minimise disruption to businesses, residents and shoppers the contractors intend working in isolated areas replacing damaged kerbs, raising utilities / drainage covers and replacing footpath cross drains, whilst maintaining access at all times.
http://oldfield.mycouncillor.org.uk/files/2011/10/Moorland-Road-Pavement-Plan1.pdf
The potentially more disruptive works – excavation of the existing pavement and replacement with tarmac surfacing, will take place in the evenings between 1900 and 2330 weekdays.
There is flexibility in these arrangements and our Highways engineers will be happy to discuss residents and businesses particular needs to help with access.
Both vehicular and pedestrian access will be available at all times along Moorland Road. However it will be necessary to restrict parking adjacent to each work area using traffic cones and pedestrian barriers, allowing for a pedestrian route to be created in the carriageway.