Project overview
The council is proposing to introduce sustainable travel improvements along the A192 Preston Road in North Shields.
This scheme focuses on improving sustainable travel links between the A1058 Coast/Beach Road and North Shields town centre, including the new transport hub. It forms part of the strategic network of cycle routes throughout North Tyneside.
It also complements and ties into wider regeneration plans for North Shields and supports the local authority’s ambition to work towards the borough being carbon net-zero by 2030.
Subject to factors such as the weather, we would expect works to commence in summer 2024. The proposals include:
- One-way cycle track constructed off-road on either side of the A192.
- Proposed toucan crossing on North Road, plus crossing upgrade on Preston Road, outside John Spence High School.
- Raised tables at side road junctions along the route.
- Combined pedestrian/cyclist crossing will be installed just south of junction with Preston Avenue.
- Creation of a signposted cycle route through residential areas starting from Preston Avenue towards North Shields town centre, via Blanchland Terrace and Drummond Terrace.
The above measures will provide a safe link for cyclists, including schoolchildren, between the town centre and the A1058 Coast Road.
The scheme drawings are attached below.
Get in touch
If you have any queries about the project, please email: sustainabletravel@northtyneside.gov.uk or Tel: (0191) 643 6500.
