Almost 20 miles of roads and over 150 footpaths will be repaired or improved by spring 2019 following the Elected Mayor’s commitment to enhance North Tyneside’s highways network.
North Tyneside Council’s Cabinet heard last night (15 October) that major improvements have been made to roads and footpaths following the adoption of its Highway and Asset Management Plan (HAMP) 2017-32 in September 2017.
It is on track to complete an ambitious programme of road and footpath improvements by spring 2019 that will ensure the highways network remains safe and efficient.
Priority has been given to improving footpaths in town centres and areas of high footfall in places such as Annitsford, Longbenton, Weetslade, Battle Hill, Killingworth and Howdon.
Since April 2018, 14 roads have been resurfaced with micro-asphalt and a further 50 structural resurfacing schemes, which include the full renewal of the road surface, will be completed by March 2019.
Further maintenance and improvements will also be made to bridges across the highways network. This follows the reopening of Norham Road Bridge in August 2018 after major construction works to improve safety and reduce congestion on the busy road.
Councillor Carl Johnson, Cabinet member for Environment and Transport, said: “I am pleased to see so much progress with our HAMP since it was adopted in September 2017.
“Residents tell us that roads and pavements are one of their biggest priorities and we have made sure that our highways management plan responds to that.
“Significant construction projects have been delivered alongside day-to-day maintenance works and there is more to come to ensure North Tyneside remains a great place to live, work and visit.”
The HAMP 2017-2032 sets outs the council’s approach to maintaining its highways and infrastructure in the most effective way.
It was developed by North Tyneside Council in partnership with Capita, which delivers engineering services for the local authority.
The council’s Transport Strategy 2017-2032 sets out the overall vision for transport in North Tyneside. It contains a commitment to have a HAMP in order to ensure a well-managed highway network.
In support of this, the HAMP 2017-2032 enables the council to manage its highway infrastructure through long term planning, ensuring that standards are defined and achievable for available budgets.
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