Transport and streets

• Work to begin on new Putney Road link road scheme

  8 July 2021

  2 minute read

  A NEW road scheme designed to tackle congestion and create a shorter route between two of the city’s busiest arterial roads is to get underway next week.

• New 20mph zone to be installed in Rushey Mead

  7 July 2021

  1 minute read

  DOZENS of residential streets in Rushey Mead are to be included in a new 20mph zone aimed at cutting traffic speeds and improving safety.

• Experimental scheme will close rat-running route

  7 July 2021

  2 minute read

  A JUNCTION used by ran-running motorists to cut through a residential area of the city is to be partly closed to traffic in an experimental scheme to improve road safety.

• Funding gives more people the chance to try ebikes

  5 July 2021

  3 minute read

  The city and county councils in Leicester and Leicestershire have linked up with the Department for Transport to offer residents the chance to try getting around on electric bikes.

• Final phase of Welford Road corridor improvement programme to begin

  1 July 2021

  3 minute read

  THE last stage of a major programme of road resurfacing and improvement works in and around one of the main routes into Leicester is due to start at the end of next week.

• Work starts on construction of Leicester’s new bus station at St Margaret’s

  30 June 2021

  5 minute read

  WORK has started on the ambitious £13.5million regeneration of Leicester’s St Margaret’s bus station and its surrounding streets.

• Consultation launched on Leicester Transport Plan

  28 June 2021

  4 minute read

  PEOPLE across Leicester are being called on for their input into a major new plan setting out transport and travel priorities for the city for the next 15 years.

• Council to work with local bus companies on new improvement plan

  25 June 2021

  4 minute read

  PLANS to enhance local bus services through an enhanced partnership with local operators have been announced by Leicester City Council.

• Marsden Lane Ramp scheme completed

  9 June 2021

  3 minute read

  WORK has been completed on a new pedestrian and cycle-friendly ramp linking part of the Great Central Way and the Grand Union Canal in Aylestone.

• Cycling and walking improvements to begin on Leicester’s Anstey Lane

  2 June 2021

  2 minute read

  PART of Leicester’s busy Anstey Lane will be getting a new cycle track and better footpaths as part of a major £1million improvement scheme.

• Road improvement scheme scoops national award

  28 May 2021

  3 minute read

  A £10m scheme to tackle congestion and improve road links between Leicester city centre and the rest of the county, has scooped a national award for the considerate way in which the work was carried out.

• Bus lane improvements planned for part of Leicester’s busy Melton Road

  28 May 2021

  3 minute read

  PLANS for a new bus-only lane and 30mph speed limit on part of Leicester’s busy Melton Road have been announced by the city council.