PART OF COLLEGE ROAD TO CLOSE FOR CARRIAGE WAY RESURFACING WEEK ENDING AUGUST 30TH

College Road : Kingstanding - Ref No: AMEY07/4/F896320                                     

What’s happening?

Amey will be resurfacing College Road from The Ridgeway Island to Hawthorn Road.

This work is part of a 5 year upgrade of Birmingham’s highways network, in which Amey will be resurfacing around 45% of the roads in the city. For the very first time, every road in the city has been visually inspected to understand its condition and a prioritised programme of work has been developed to improve it. You can view the programme of works online - www.birmingham.gov.uk/highways-works-programme.

When Will This Happen?

The expected start date is During the week ending 30^th August 2013. The work will last for up to 5 nights . They will be working weekdays at night between 8.00pm and 6.00am hours. Amey have to work on this road at night because it would cause congestion or access problems if we closed the road during the day. They will endeavour to keep noise to a minimum but inevitably our work will cause some disruption. Please accept Amey’s sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused.

PLEASE CONSULT THE FREE STANDING YELLOW SIGNS THAT ARE LOCATED AT EITHER END OF YOUR ROAD, FOR SPECIFIC START DATES

Access To Your Property

Vehicles are unable to drive over hot material. Whilst surfacing operations are being carried out the section of road affected by each phase will be entirely closed to ALL traffic. If you require access for medical/personal reasons, could you please contact 0121 303 6644 (option 2), to discuss how access can be arranged. Pedestrian access will be maintained as well as access for emergency vehicles. The road closures are in place for your safety as well as the safety of Amey staff, They will  appreciate your patience and understanding during the works.

Traffic Information

College Road will be subject to a road closure . Width and speed restrictions will be in force during each road closure.

For details of bus service diversions please see:

http://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/information/temporary-diversions/,

visit your local Travel Shop or call 0121 254 7272

Parking

In order for Amey to carry out these works, they must ask you to ensure that vehicles are not parked on the road during these hours. Any cars left on the road will be removed by the City Council Parking Enforcement Team, which could include a cost to the owner. Amey will help you with access where possible if you contact them prior to the works on 0121 303 6644 (option 2).

Further Information

If you require further information please telephone 0121 303 6644. Amey apologise for any inconvenience caused and would like to assure you that we will do the work with as little disruption as possible as we improve your local environment. Thank you for your patience whilst we work to improve the city’s streets.

This is another Road I have been in touch with Amey about on a number of occasions. I am pleased that at last they are getting on with the work and I will as in other cases be monitoring it.

Closure notices will be displayed.

                                                                         

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GILLIAN QUINN R.I.P

I have been saddened to learn of the sudden death of Gillian Quinn at the weekend at the age of 61. 

Gillian who was disabled herself, experience and views regarding disabilities were a great help to her husband Nigel who is a well-known community activist.

Gillian will be sadly missed by many including members of the Oscott Disabilities Group and the Oscott Elderly residents group.

I would like to offer Nigel and his family my deepest sympathy.

MORE ROADS IN OSCOTT NEED THEIR CARRIAGE WAY RESURFACING

There are a number of roads in Oscott which need attention from Amey ( the Contractor given a 25 year contract to upgrade our roads in Birmingham by the previous Council Administration.

Here are just some of those which I have complained about over the last year or so, regarding the state of their carriage ways.

·         Aldridge Road - Booths Lane To College Road

·         College Road
     Cooksey Lane

·         Courtenay Road

·         Kingstanding Road - Start Of Dual way To Roundabout At Kings Rd

·         Kingstanding Road generally.

·         Lilac Avenue - Aldridge Road To Greenholm Road

·         Warren Hill Road - 

·         Warren Road -

·          

I     I will naturally be requesting the replacement of any anti skid or safety measures on these roads when the resurfacing is being done.. 

There are a number of others as well and I am pleased to see Shady Lane is having work done on it to repair the carriageway after I have complained about it for so long. I expect news about some other roads shortly. I hope there will be some good news. Where it is not the case I will keep trying

If you have a concern about the carriage way on your road let me know and I will ask Amey to inspect it.

DONT FORGET I AM ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/KeithLinnecor

Although I seldom use Face Book I try to keep myself and residents up todate information wise by using Twitter https://twitter.com/KeithLinnecor  as well as this blog.
However as you probably realise the things I post on this blog and on twitter only represent a small part of the work I do as a Birmingham City Councillor, member of the ITA and as a Local Councillor for Oscott.
If there are any issues you feel I should know about or if I can help you in any way please Email me Keith. Linnecor@birmingham.gov .uk.

I never promise to resolve all the concerns I hear about but I am willing to try and help if I can. 



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SHADY LANE ROAD CLOSURE DUE TO ROAD REPAIRS ANNOUNCED 13TH SEPTEMBER

What’s Happening?

Amey will be resurfacing Shady Lane from Aldridge Road to Oscott School Lane.

This work is part of a 5 year upgrade of Birmingham’s highways network, in which they will be resurfacing around 45% of the roads in the city. For the very first time, every road in the city has been visually inspected to understand its condition and a prioritised programme of work has been developed to improve it. You can view the programme of works online - www.birmingham.gov.uk/highways-works-programme.

When Will This Happen?

The expected start date is During the week ending 13^th September 2013. The work will last for up to 5 nights . They will be working weekdays at night between 7.00pm and 6.00am hours. They have to work on this road at night because it would cause congestion or access problems if they closed the road during the day. Amey will endeavour to keep noise to a minimum but inevitably their work will cause some disruption. Please accept their sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused.

PLEASE CONSULT THE FREE STANDING YELLOW SIGNS THAT ARE LOCATED AT EITHER END OF SHADY, FOR SPECIFIC START DATES

Access To Your Property

Vehicles are unable to drive over hot material. Whilst surfacing operations are being carried out the section of road affected by each phase will be entirely closed to ALL traffic. If you require access for medical/personal reasons, could you please contact 0121 303 6644 (option 2), to discuss how access can be arranged. Pedestrian access will be maintained as well as access for emergency vehicles. The road closures are in place for your safety as well as the safety of Amey staff, The will appreciate your patience and understanding during the works.

Traffic Information

Shady Lane will be subject to a road closure . Width and speed restrictions will be in force during each road closure.

For details of bus service diversions please see:

http://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/information/temporary-diversions/,

visit your local Travel Shop or call 0121 254 7272

Parking

In order for Amey to carry out these works, they must ask you to ensure that vehicles are not parked on the road during these hours. Any cars left on the road will be removed by the City Council Parking Enforcement Team which could include a cost to the owner. Amey  will help you with access where possible if you contact them prior to the works on 0121 303 6644 (option 2).

Further Information

If you require further information please telephone 0121 303 6644. Amey apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused and would like to assure you that they will do the work with as little disruption as possible as they improve your local environment. Thank you for your patience whilst they get on with the work to improve the carriage way.

I have been calling on Amey for some time to urgently carry out this work on behalf of residents and welcome the work being carried out at last. I will continue to monitor the progress of this work.