850k plans to transform run-down Horseshoe Common set to begin

850k plans to transform run-down Horseshoe Common set to begin

1:00pm Monday 10th February 2014 in News By Melanie Vass

CHANGES: Artists impression of how Horseshoe Common could look after road and landscaping improvements

AN 850,000 package of improvements to change the street layout and landscape of one of Bournemouths most run-down areas will begin next week.

The redevelopment of Horseshoe Common will see the roundabout at Old Christchurch Road replaced with a junction and a new shared space will be created between Horseshoe Common and Old Christchurch Road.

New walking and cycling routes will be created and unnecessary railings and signs will be removed to give the area a less cluttered appearance.

The area will also benefit from new street furniture, trees and shrubs.

Taxi parking and bus stops will be relocated and Old Christchurch Road, Dean Park Crescent and Madeira Road will be included in a 20mph zone. A night-time road closure will also be put in place.

The project will last for around six months and the first phase will see Dean Park Crescent closed to all vehicles for approximately six weeks.

During this time, there will be no access from Old Christchurch Road and limited access from Richmond Hill for residents and businesses only.

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