ETAP Completed Projects
The table below provides an overview of completed ETAP projects. Last update
April 2013.
Project
ETAP
Action Plan
reference
Update
(refer to
chapter 12
of the
ETAP)
A.5
Chestnut Avenue cycle
way (Sandmartin
Close to Stoneham
Lane).
The scheme was implemented in Autumn
2011 and provides an off road shared use
cycleway that connects Eastleigh town to
the Hypermarket and the surrounding
employment sites in Chandler’s Ford.
B.2
Real time rail
information screen at
Eastleigh bus station
This was implemented in Spring 2011
and improves the information and
integration between the bus and rail
stations.
B.7 and B.8
Secure cycle
This scheme was implemented in April
compound at Eastleigh 2012. This provides cyclists with a secure
Station
compound to park their bicycles at the
Station. For more information on access
to the compound please speak to the
Eastleigh Station ticket office.
C.7
Eastleigh Town Centre
Variable Message
Signage (VMS) and
Static Signage
upgrades
The scheme was implemented in March
2012. VMS signage has been installed on
all the key approaches to Eastleigh town
centre as well as rationalising and
upgrading existing static signage. This
provides motorists with real time
information on which car parks have
spare capacity.
A.27
Eastleigh Town
Disabled Access Audit
An audit of accessibility issues was
undertaken in Spring 2011 which was
carried out with EBC & HCC officers
along with volunteers from the Eastleigh
Disabled Access Group.
A number of issues were identified.
Individual proposals where appropriate
have been added to the ETAP Action
Project
ETAP
Action Plan
reference
Update
(refer to
chapter 12
of the
ETAP)
Plan.
C.1/ C.12
Junction Safety
Improvements
B.10
New Bus shelter Derby This scheme was implemented in Spring
Road near junction
2011. The existing bus stop was
with Elm Road
upgraded with a bus shelter provided.
D.11
Electric Vehicle
The charging point was installed in Spring
Charging Point at the
2011. This enables visitors to the town to
Mitchell Road Car Park charge their electric vehicles.
D.9
Archers Road
Footbridge
Maintenance
A.10
Cycle route from Leigh This scheme has been implemented
Road to Eastleigh town providing an alternative cycle route to
centre via back ways
cycling on-road along Leigh Road. It
utilises a new pedestrian/ cycle link
adjacent to the Good Companions PH
and the existing backways.
A.17
Mitchell Road cycle
way (link to
Southampton Airport
and Parkway)
The link has been complete.
A.9
Leigh Rd South Side
Cycleway from M3
junction 13
southbound on-slip to
Passfield Avenue
Junction
The scheme has been implemented
improving local cycle links by widening
the existing footway and converting to
shared use.
This scheme was implemented in Autumn
2011. Key junctions within the network of
“Grid Streets” has had the signage and
lining enhanced to make the junction
priorities clearer.
Works include repairs to the risers,
repainting, and improved surfacing with
anti slip material.
Project
ETAP
Action Plan
reference
Update
(refer to
chapter 12
of the
ETAP)
A.38/ A.36
Wells Place disabled
access improvements
The scheme has been implemented
providing new dropped kerbs and tactile
paving as well as better access for
pedestrians when using the disabled
parking bays. These improvements were
identified by the Disabled Access Group.
ETAP Live Projects
The following is an overview of in progress ETAP projects where studies and
investigations are currently being undertaken.
Project
ETAP
Action Plan
reference
Update
(refer to
chapter 12
of the
ETAP)
A.2/ A.5/
A.18/ A.19/
A.35/ C.2/
C.6/ C.9
Passfield Avenue/
Chestnut Avenue
Corridor Study
Feasibility study underway. Investigating
pedestrian and cycle accessibility
improvements, road safety improvements
and junction capacity improvements.
Implementation programmed 2014/15.
A.12
Leigh Road /
Passfield Avenue
junction accessibility
and capacity
improvements
Detailed design underway. Scheme will
consider improved pedestrian and cycle
crossing facilities at the junction and also
improve the efficiency at the junction to
reduce vehicular delays. Implementation
programmed for 2014/15.
A.28
Pedestrian route
enhancement
(Twyford Road to
Eastleigh Station via
Detailed design underway. Scheme will
consider options to improve the well used
pedestrian route, considering surfacing,
lighting and safety improvements.
Project
ETAP
Action Plan
reference
Update
(refer to
chapter 12
of the
ETAP)
Lidl)
Implementation programmed for 2014/15.
A.30
Improvements to the
pedestrian and cycle
wayfinding signage
within the town centre,
“Legible” Eastleigh
Detailed design underway. The scheme
will include implementation of a signing
strategy to comprehensively sign key
routes and destinations within the town
centre. Implementation programmed
Autumn/ winter 2013.
A.31/ B.7 /
B.8
Eastleigh Station
Forecourt
Improvement Works
Feasibility design work underway.
Accessibility and Environmental
improvements being considered include
de-cluttering, new surface treatments, car
parking reconfiguration, improved lighting
& planting and improved linkages to the
town centre, especially the crossing of
Southampton Road. Implementation
programmed for 2014/15.
A.3
Bishopstoke Road
cycle way (Riverside
to Eastleigh Station)
Detailed design complete. Scheme aimed
at improving the cycling facilities along
Bishopstoke Road between the Riverside
junction and Eastleigh Station.
Implementation programmed for 2013/14.
A.23/ D.10
Twyford Road
Transport and
Environmental
Improvements
Detailed design complete. Public
consultation completed with scheme
priorities identified. Implementation
programmed for 2013/14.
A.8/ A.11
Cycle route on north
side of Leigh Road
from Woodside
Avenue to Brookwood
Avenue
Detailed design complete. Scheme aims
to widen the existing footway to make it a
shared use cycleway. Implementation
programmed for 2013/14.
D.6
Regal Walk
Environmental
Enhancements
Feasibility study complete. The scheme is
considering enhancements to the well
used pedestrian route to include new
surface treatments, lighting and public art.
Project
ETAP
Action Plan
reference
Update
(refer to
chapter 12
of the
ETAP)
Implementation programmed for 2013/14.
A.4
Campbell Road /
Southampton Road
Junction Accessibility
Improvements
Feasibility study complete. The scheme
aims to provide new pedestrian crossing
facilities at the Campbell Road/
Southampton Road junction.
Implementation programmed for 2013/14.
A.7
Derby Road MIP
Pedestrian
Improvements
between Hardy Rd
and Goldsmith Rd
The installation of pedestrian refuge and
build-outs along a section of Derby Road.
Implementation programmed through the
Minor Improvements Programme for
2013/14.
B.2
Travel information
kiosk at the Swan
Centre
Provision of an RTI & dual screen kiosk to
provide a journey planning touch screen
interface for multi modal journey planning
and a broadcast display screen to show
live Train departure information from
Eastleigh Train Station and bus departure
information from Eastleigh. Ongoing
discussions with Swan Centre to identify
possible location.
B.11
Common Wheels Car
Club Vehicle located
in Town Centre
The car club vehicle has been located at
The Point and has available since April
2012. However possible expansion of the
scheme may be required in the future.