English Street

Project overview

The scheme, funded by the UK Government’s Town Deal Fund, aims to improve the area for pedestrians, cyclists and people using this area of the city.

The proposals for the English Street project include:

widening the pavements
introduction of new seating, trees, and planting to encourage pollinators.
bi-directional cycle lane – the first stage of a new cycle network planned for the city centre.
providing cycle racks
new raised crossing points for pedestrians
single lane carriageway for vehicles with a separate lane to turn on to Devonshire Street
three bus stops

To do this, we are proposing to:

remove two of the five current bus stops
relocate a bus stop on to Victoria Viaduct
remove some of the existing loading and taxi ranks (space will remain outside the new University building)