Southampton: Traffic signal decision ‘disappointing’; City set to implement 20mph streets
Southampton City Council has defended a ‘disappointing’ decision to not amend traffic signals on a major junction. The signal timing at the Tebourba Way and Romsey Road junction was changed in January to improve right turns at the junction, with the council saying this was due to reports of accidents, says the Daily Echo. However, […]
Southampton increases funding for highways maintenance
Southampton City Council has announced £6,641,000 of local funding for highways repairs, maintenance and improvements over the coming year, a £4,427,000 increase on last year Together with the Department for Transport allocation of £3,359,000, this produces a total budget of £10,000,000. Like many local authorities, the council faces a substantial highways funding gap. Roads across […]
Southampton City Council launches second attempt to introduce lane rental scheme
The leaders of Southampton City Council are to make a renewed attempt to push through plans to charge roadworks operator after an initial application was rejected by the government. The Daily Echo says that the lane rental scheme would see daily charges of £2,500 for a full closure and £1,500 for a lane closure or […]
Southampton secondary school students secure funding for their active travel and road safety campaigns
Southampton City Council welcomed students from six secondary schools in the Southampton area to the first Modeshift Active Travel Ambassador event. The event was opened by the Southampton-born, Team GB paralympic gold medallist, Aaron Phipps MBE who praised the students for being role models. Aaron won Gold at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics in Wheelchair Rugby […]
Lane rental scheme to reduce the impact of roadworks on Southampton’s busiest roads set for submission to Government
Southampton City Council is making a request to introduce a Lane Rental Scheme on major roads in the city, to reduce traffic delays and congestion, by incentivising organisations to avoid carrying out highway works during peak times This scheme, alongside the Green City Action Plan, aims to reduce emissions across the city by easing congestion, […]
Southampton: Works due to start on Bitterne Road East improvement scheme
Improvement works funded by the Department for Transport’s Active Travel Fund are set to start on Bitterne Road East in Southampton on Monday 17 February 2025. The scheme will deliver a number of changes that will improve the road surface, highway safety, local peoples’ access to buses and the local environment for people walking, wheeling […]
Southampton City Council set to introduce Lane Rental Scheme for highways and utility companies
The council is seeking to introduce a Lane Rental Scheme on some of its road network, to help manage the impact of works on the highway network, which will reduce delays for residents and businesses and raise revenue which will be reinvested into upgrading and protecting our road. The scheme will allow the council to […]
Southampton City Centre parking tariffs to be reviewed and simplified
Southampton City Council is reviewing how parking tariffs within the city centre can be simplified and will be consulting on this from 1 September Southampton City Council is reviewing how parking tariffs within the city centre can be simplified. It is proposed that the council’s off-street parking facilities will change to a single charging period […]
Transport at heart of city centre transformation in Southampton
Southampton City Council is accelerating its ambitious plans to create a more vibrant and welcoming environment for everyone living, working, studying, and spending time in the city. The package of government funded schemes will create a family-focussed city centre that improves community, economic and cultural life through enhancing public spaces within the city. The city […]
£875,000 awarded to Southampton City Council for improving safety on Portsmouth Road corridor
Southampton City Council has successfully secured £875,000 from the Department for Transport’s Safer Roads Fund, which aims to enhance the safety and ultimately help prevent fatal and serious injuries on the road networks across the country The A3025 Portsmouth Road corridor in Southampton was identified by the Department for Transport as one of the top […]