Belmont Avenue - traffic calming

Overview

The below describes the main changes to be considered for Belmont Avenue, particularly at its junction with Sandford Road. These proposed changes are also shown in the images below.

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OPTION 1 - RESTRICTED ACCESS

Junction of Sandford Road/Belmont Avenue
- No access from Sandford Road into Belmont Avenue except cyclists and emergency vehicles
- All vehicles allowed to travel from Donnybrook Road to Sandford Road via Belmont Avenue
- Contraflow Cycle Lane between Sandford Road and Belmont Gardens
- Dropped kerbs and tactile paving to allow pedestrians to cross Belmont Avenue near Sandford Road
- Speed Ramps on Sandford Road to reduce speeds

OPTION 2 - FILTERED PERMEABILITY

Junction of Sandford Road/Belmont Avenue
- No access from Sandford Road into Belmont Avenue except cyclists and emergency vehicles
- No through route from Donnybrook Road to Sandford Road via Belmont Avenue for all vehicles (except cycles and emergency vehicles)
- Vehicle turnaround area to assist local residents at Sandford Road end of Belmont Avenue
- Additional planters added at Sandford Road end of Belmont Avenue
- Dropped kerbs and tactile paving to allow pedestrians to cross Belmont Avenue near Sandford Road
- Speed Ramps on Sandford Road to reduce speeds

Belmont Avenue (BOTH OPTIONS)
- No changes to parking with all spaces retained
- Additional 30kph signs to highlight existing speed limit
- Pedestrian crossing at St. Mary's School upgraded
- No changes at junction of Belmont Avenue/Donnybrook Road

See below images showing key changes
See also attached PDF Document showing consultation drawings