Speed bumps to be introduced as key Doncaster road set to be resurfaced
Speed bumps are to be introduced on a key Doncaster road, as part of a major programme of repairs and resurfacing.
Works will take place on Church Balk in Edenthorpe – with measures aimed at making drivers stick to the 20mph limit set to be introduced.
The works will take place from March 28 for a period of up to seven days.
A City of Doncaster Council spokesperson said: “The scheme requires the excavation and resurfacing of the existing carriageway.
"Also following requests from local ward members and residents for some form of speed reducing features, we are pleased to inform you that physical traffic calming features in the form of speed cushions are to be introduced on Church Balk which will hopefully assist in achieving compliance to the existing 20mph speed limit.
“As with the drainage works undertaken previously, to minimise disruption as best possible the works are to be undertaken in phased sections under road closures, during the school Easter holidays.”
The work will take place in the following phases
28 March - Excavate carriageway and resurface - Doncaster Road to Scott Crescent.
29 March - Excavate carriageway and resurface -Thorne Road to Locksley Avenue.
30 March - Excavate carriageway and resurface - Scott Crescent to St Oswalds Drive.
31 March - Excavate carriageway and resurface - St Oswalds Drive to Locksley Ave.
1 April - Speed cushions installation.
2 April - Speed cushions installation.
Friday 3 April - Float day in lieu of any unforeseen circumstances ie plant breakdown or inclement weather.
To enable the scheme to be undertaken safely, sectional road closures will be in operation as above between the hours of 07:30-18:00 each day.
The spokesperson added: “We kindly ask residents of Church Balk to remove any vehicles from the relevant section of carriageway prior to 07:30 each day to enable all works to be completed.
"If residents require the use of vehicles during this time, we recommend relocating vehicles outside of the section extents prior to 07:30hrs. No through route will be possible on Church Balk between these hours however the road will be re-opened at the end of each working day Traffic management personnel will be present on site to help residents with access where possible. Pedestrian access will remain unaffected.”