Overview

We consult residents, commuters, businesses, and stakeholders to understand what people think about proposed developments, changes to our roads and pavements, or other traffic-related issues.

We have developed proposals for an experimental road closure scheme for Littledown Road at its junction with Stoke Road, and we would like your views on these.

Background

In 2019, Cabinet approved the implementation of Stoke Road Corridor Highway improvement works to provide an enhanced highway transport infrastructure to support the planned regeneration projects taking place in the area.

The scheme introduced reduction in vehicle speeds, high quality resurfacing and the installation of traffic signals to improve road safety for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians at the junction of Wellington Street and Wexham Road, and the junction of Stoke Road with Elliman Avenue and Shaggy Calf Lane, junction of Stoke Road with Stanley Cottages and junction of Stoke Road with Mill Street.

The closure of Littledown Road at its junction with Stoke Road is expected to improve road safety for the community and road users.  Access into Littledown Road will remain available via Grays Road and Stoke Gardens.

Why is a scheme being proposed in this area?

As most residents will be aware, Slough Borough Council started highway corridor and junction improvement works in 2020 to enhance Slough’s connection to the major transport corridors, to improve road safety and support regeneration in the area.

Littledown Road is a side road connecting Grays Road and Stoke Road. Vehicles using this road to exit onto Stoke Road must cross a pedestrian footway, creating a significant safety hazard for pedestrians and cyclists. Additionally, when drivers at Littledown Road attempt to turn right or left, it leads to further conflicts with pedestrians’ crossings on Stoke Road. This issue is particularly problematic when drivers turn right, as the limited sight distance at the crossing location prevents them from stopping in time to allow pedestrians to cross safely.

As part of Stoke Road corridor and junction improvements, it is recommended to close Littledown Road at its junction with Stoke Road under an experimental order. This measure will enhance pedestrian safety and reduce conflicts between pedestrians and drivers.

The closure of Littledown Road at its junction with Stoke Road is expected to improve road safety for the community and road users.  Access into Littledown Road will remain available via Grays Road and Stoke Gardens.

What are the main proposals?

Hazard master marker post and closed road sign indicating the road is closed.  The drawing number SBC-TH-MP-00532-EXP-01 shows the proposed experimental scheme.