St Mary’s Roundabout in Newport looks set to be ripped up and replaced with a traffic light junction as part of a major scheme in the town.
Islanders can expect to see massive changes in the area as part of amended traffic plans that will go before the Isle of Wight Council’s Cabinet for approval on 13th September.
The amended scheme features signalised junctions for Medina Way and associated traffic (to replace the St Mary’s roundabout) and for Forest Road, which will partially become 3 lanes wide, as well other features to help reduce traffic delays and cut bus journey times between Cowes and Newport.
It also includes a segregated bus lane near the top of Hunnyhill, allowing the bus stop to be relocated in response to comments made by residents.
The St Mary’s traffic scheme is an initial phase of a £9million government-funded project to reduce traffic congestion and delays in and around Newport.
Councillor Ian Ward, Cabinet member for infrastructure and transport has said:
“Following the feedback from the public and stakeholders, the St Mary’s scheme has been revised and will now go to the council’s Cabinet for consideration.
“A wide range of views has been taken account of, including from local residents, the hospital, the Isle of Wight College, local councillors and parish councils, and various adjustments have been made.
Article continues below this advertisement “As with the initial plan put out for consultation in January, traffic flow data has been used to help identify key issues and the most appropriate solutions”.
If approved, it is thought work will begin as soon as October this year.
A report to the council’s Cabinet detailing the proposals will be published on 5th September.
