Wrexham Council is now consulting 'Phase 1' of their proposals for new active travel routes, including a section of Regent Street and Mold Road.
The full proposals include:
- A new two-way cycle track on the north side of the road between Station Approach and King Street. The track would be 3 metres wide and replace all existing cycle lanes. It would be stepped down from the footway and separated by a small kerb. There would also be a wide kerb separating the track from the traffic lane. We have chosen the two-way track on the north side because the main destinations are on the north side. Also, we expect improvements to the narrow rail bridges to be on the north side too (but work on this is ongoing)
- A section of one-way street on Regent Street between Hill Street/Brynyffynnon and King Street. General traffic would be allowed in the westbound direction only (heading out of the city). Eastbound traffic would be directed to use other routes. Eastbound buses, bicycles and local traffic would still be allowed to use Regent Street between Grosvenor Road and King Street. The one-way section allows more space to be given to pedestrians and cyclists and for improvements to the streetscape outside the shops.
- A contra-flow cycle lane on Regent Street between King Street and Hill Street for eastbound cyclists. This would be a minimum of 2 metres wide. Westbound cyclists would use the road (which would carry less vehicle traffic due to the one-way and also have a 20mph speed limit).
- Junctions of Regent Street with Central Road and Grosvenor Road junction reconfigured and simplified to improve efficiency and safety.
- Improved pedestrian crossings across Regent Street and the side roads, including at the junctions with Central Road, Bradley Road and Grosvenor Road.
- A new arrangement of crossings outside the shops where there will be less traffic with the one-way. The two existing signal-controlled pedestrian crossings would be replaced with one zebra crossing. The signal-controlled crossing on the corner opposite Waterstones would be retained.
- A new bus stop near Wrexham General Station for buses heading east. This would be for some services only.
- Parking restrictions outside Wetherspoons to permit loading and blue badge parking only.
- New paving, tactile paving and reduced street clutter along the whole route.
- New street furniture, including benches.
- New trees, planting and greenery to help improve the streetscape.
- Traffic lanes narrowed in some places to create the extra space needed for the cycle tracks and improved footways.
- New 20mph zone (as part of wider changes in line with Welsh Government initiatives).
To have your say, follow this link: https://moldroadphase1.commonplace.is/. The survey closes on the 4th of August 2023. In addition, there is also a public drop-in session on Monday, July 17, School of Creative Arts, LL11 1PF, 2 – 7pm.