We are considering potential improvement options for Lincoln Road. The options focus on the Millfield area of Lincoln Road, between Searjeant Street and Windmill Street.
A public consultation took place in the summer of 2022. We engaged with 183 people at public events and received 310 completed surveys.
Our officers are reviewing responses. They will work with our highways providers to create the final scheme. The improvements are due to start in 2023.
Project aims
Our project aims are to:
- Create an attractive destination for residents, visitors and shoppers
- Encourage more people in the area to walk and cycle
- Help boost local business
- Encourage more of a cafe culture approach
Cafes, restaurants and shops could extend their business outside and make the most of the improved, additional space during the spring and summer.
Potential improvement options
We drew up two options to give an idea of what we could achieve. These options are at an early stage. All elements were open to feedback during the consultation period.
For both options, we are proposing new block paving to enhance the look of this section of Lincoln Road. Our intention is to continue the new paving up to the shop frontages. We have contacted private landowners to highlight that we will seek their permission for this work to take place, pending the response from the consultation.
Option one
- New widened pavements on either side of the road
- New pedestrian crossing at the Lincoln Road / Alma Road junction
- New soft landscaping - e.g. trees and shrubs
- New electric vehicle charging points
- New bins
- Cycle parking
- New benches
- This option would mean the removal of three parking spaces on the road
Option two
- All items listed under option one
- Addition of cycling infrastructure (a cycle lane on either side of the road)
- This option would mean the removal of ten parking spaces on the road
Funding
Following Towns Fund approval of the business case, we have secured £2.5million from the Government for this project.
We will provide additional funding from our own redevelopment budget. We also expect grant funding from other sources.