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markpa12003
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Steve B, I think we are referring to two different bypasses. The bypass that I am referring to was supposed to extend from Walton on the Hill to the edge Wildwood (A34). The route allignment was protected for this route, however the planning inspectorate was unconvinced that it would come forward and, therefore, allowed the housing development on land off Old Croft Road.
As with this bypass, the western bypass was also a protected route and SCC tried to object to the housing development at Castleworks because this would affect part of the protected route. As you may be aware the planning inspectorate also allowed this development.
The full extent of the western bypass extends from the Hungry Horse to Halfords. The scheme which is now being promoted by SCC is only part of the western bypass.
As with this bypass, the western bypass was also a protected route and SCC tried to object to the housing development at Castleworks because this would affect part of the protected route. As you may be aware the planning inspectorate also allowed this development.
The full extent of the western bypass extends from the Hungry Horse to Halfords. The scheme which is now being promoted by SCC is only part of the western bypass.
Steve_b
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Oh ok, same bypass just a different section. Has Housing Development been granted for the fields south of Old Croft Road?
SBC have now dropped sections C & D of the EDR from the Plan For Stafford, but I believe SCC still have a say on protecting the Route?
Housing at Cornwall Dr and Falmouth Ave have been rejected, although 8 houses have been granted opposite Walton Garage. The big Walton Garden Village Development is up before planners in December. SBC now refer to the EDR as 'eastern access improvements' namely the Tixall rd section.
I see Jeremy Lefroy has been in the papers stating "Stafford needs a proper bypass"
I see the geniuses at the council have done a great job of coordinating the roadworks.
We now have traffic lights by the new roundabout at Weston Road/Blackheath Lane for a week. Combined with Tixall Road being out of action and St Thomas Lane being one-way during the day it makes getting to Baswich from Beaconside a right pain in the arse.
On a plus note, walking down Tixall Road I see something is happening on the field near the fire station. Are they building the connecting road between Tixall Road and the Fire Station road?
We now have traffic lights by the new roundabout at Weston Road/Blackheath Lane for a week. Combined with Tixall Road being out of action and St Thomas Lane being one-way during the day it makes getting to Baswich from Beaconside a right pain in the arse.
On a plus note, walking down Tixall Road I see something is happening on the field near the fire station. Are they building the connecting road between Tixall Road and the Fire Station road?
captainpish
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It may be bad but just think of the benefits once the work is completed! There will be loads more traffic lights and roundabouts to enjoy, more traffic tryjng to get on and off the new cinema/debenhams and more cars trying to get their kids to school from the new housing estates. Its gonna be awesome!
Steve_b
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Probably; Severn Trent have to get their work there completed so the housing development can begin. Then as that work starts, ST will dig up the Lichfield Rd and divert all HGVs down the 518
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Withnail
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ChrisLewis
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All we need now is the 2 carriageways of vehicular access and we have what could be the start of an Eastern by bass - could you fit a Smart car over the cycle bridge??
We could have Kevin McCloud come and do some great reality TV as the people of Stafford build their own road.
Now that would be worth watching - episode 4 the River floods and all the hard work is washed away
Episode 8 - we discover a long lost salt mine!
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Gramaisc
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Councils can get shirty if you get fed up of waiting and build your own road - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-29984426 .
Laurie61
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Maybe another alternative is forget roads and just go directly from a to b cross country ? Perhaps buy something army surplus ?
markpa12003
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I know about the cycle bridge.
I meant there's some work happening near Kensington Drive. Probably an access road to the building site, but I was hoping it was to connect the Weston Road/Beaconside island to Tixall Road. That would make a huge difference.
They should remove the bollards on Birkdale Drive too. It's stupid that you can't get across from Weston Road to Tixall Road without either going down Blackheath Lane or all the way down to Cull Avenue.
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Gramaisc
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Not so blue now...?There will be one more car adding to the congestion from tomorrow - the doc has said I can drive again!
markpa12003
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http://www.staffordshirenewsletter....pass-says-MP/story-24406077-detail/story.html
What a load of rubbish. If Jeremy Lefroy was serious about wanting a new bypass for the south of Stafford, he would have campaigned for it to be included in the recently adopted Plan for Stafford. This would of ensured that the infrastructure was considered alongside the proposed residential allocations.
The Strategic Plan that Mr Lefroy wants, he already has. It's called the Plan for Stafford which identifies how the Borough will grow over the next 20 years...isn't this strategic enough!!
Mr Lefory is merely trying to win votes from individuals that do not understand that what he is saying is a load of rubbish!
The next opportunity for a new bypass to be included in a strategic plan will be when the Plan for Stafford is reviewed. The Plan for Stafford has a plan period from 2011 - 2031....I do not expect the plan to be reviewed any time soon Mr Lefroy!
It is too late to campaign for a new bypass now because it should have been included in the Plan for Stafford.
What a load of rubbish. If Jeremy Lefroy was serious about wanting a new bypass for the south of Stafford, he would have campaigned for it to be included in the recently adopted Plan for Stafford. This would of ensured that the infrastructure was considered alongside the proposed residential allocations.
The Strategic Plan that Mr Lefroy wants, he already has. It's called the Plan for Stafford which identifies how the Borough will grow over the next 20 years...isn't this strategic enough!!
Mr Lefory is merely trying to win votes from individuals that do not understand that what he is saying is a load of rubbish!
The next opportunity for a new bypass to be included in a strategic plan will be when the Plan for Stafford is reviewed. The Plan for Stafford has a plan period from 2011 - 2031....I do not expect the plan to be reviewed any time soon Mr Lefroy!
It is too late to campaign for a new bypass now because it should have been included in the Plan for Stafford.
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"The meeting heard that plans for 600 new homes off Tixall Road included a new road from the fire station at Beaconside to St Thomas’s Priory"
That'll be what I was talking about earlier. It could have been done years ago and when they were doing the roundabout at Weston/Blackheath lane there wouldn't have been so many delays.
That'll be what I was talking about earlier. It could have been done years ago and when they were doing the roundabout at Weston/Blackheath lane there wouldn't have been so many delays.
Gramaisc
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It's been 'in the air' since 1939.
Steve_b
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St Thomas' is as far as the road will go. What was once the EDR is now simple Eastern Access improvements, the road will simply join Baswich Lane as it is, bridges, bends and all then join the Lichfield / Cannock roads at Weeping Cross.