Milborne St Andrew Parish Council has asked for a traffic management scheme to be developed in line with the aspirations set out in the Neighbourhood Plan.
Our engineers are working with the parish to look at ways to improve the pedestrian environment and slow vehicles travelling through the village centre.
The parish council is looking to use developer contributions on a scheme to:
- slow down all traffic through the 30-mph speed limit area on the A354 in Milborne St Andrew
- improve pedestrian safety, especially at the pinch point at the Royal Oak pub
- provide clear and accurate road markings to ensure drivers are aware of the potential hazards
The traffic management scheme could include a combination of the following:
- widening the footway adjacent to the pub by building out into the road, this would improve pedestrian facilities and slow vehicles through the village centre by installing a priority system
- removal of Vehicle Activated Signs and introduction of Speed Indicator Devices
- new uncontrolled crossing points, five potential locations have been identified
- enhanced village gateway lines and signs
- refreshed road markings, including edge of carriageway
- refreshed bus stop markings
Work is ongoing to establish the exact details of any construction and lining work. Residents will be asked for their views on the traffic management scheme options during an engagement exercise in Autumn 2025.
Temporary build-out
Following our review of the traffic management study, the parish asked us to develop a design for a build-out adjacent to the pub to enhance the pedestrian environment while helping to manage traffic through the village centre.
Traffic modelling demonstrated that a priority system is possible. Data recorded during the three-week trial in October 2024, has further demonstrated that this is a feasible option that could be considered. Further design work is being undertaken on the priority system and this will be included within the engagement exercise later this year.