Summary
- Where: The Avenue (Part of SCN5)
- When: COMPLETED winter 2020
- What: Improved cycle and pedestrian facilities
- Why: Enable more people to cycle safely and confidently from Southampton city centre to Chandler's Ford
Project Details
As part of upgrading the junction to smarter technology, we have installed durable LED bulbs that last longer and use less power. We have also installed quick release 'nal sockets' for the signal poles, this will significantly reduce future disruption for maintenance. A new faster computer running the junction will enable it to respond much quicker to demand and will synchronise with other junctions to improve flow at busy times. The new signals provide remote control access to allow us to override the settings for events and other incidents. The new junction also supports rapid bus lane technology to help ensure buses run on time.
We have also added a Toucan Crossing to the Lodge Road junction, making the footway here shared use, to improve access for people cycling.
