Bus Lane & parking restrictions St Mary’s Row to Reddings Road to be removed following error in consultation

The recent alterations to the road markings and parking restrictions in Alcester Road were implemented as part of a project to improve bus journey times. The project was led by Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) working alongside Birmingham City Council.

Details of the project can be seen on the council consultation page:

https://www.birminghambeheard.org.uk/economy/moseleyrdalcesterrdbus/

Following queries made by residents and businesses Izzy questioned TfWM as she had concerns that the statutory consultation that took place in 2022 did not include all the correct maps and documents relating to the section of A435 between St Mary’s Row and Reddings Road. In addition, it did not appear that any consultation letters had been sent to residents or businesses along this section.

TfWM have now confirmed this in a written statement:

TfWM have further confirmed that the newly installed double yellow lines between St Mary’s Row and Reddings Road are not enforceable. They have agreed with BCC to remove them and return this section back to the existing (previous) Traffic Regulation Order. This will be undertaken within the next 2 weeks, following approval of relevant highway permits by BCC. They will also be reverting to the original centre line between Reddings Rd and Farquhar Rd, the lane widths will then be adjusted to St. Mary’s Row.

Izzy has had further correspondence from TFWM… for the foreseeable future we will not look to bring back a TRO consultation to implement the measures between Reddings Road and St. Mary’s Row incorrectly installed.

Izzy has written to the parking team to make them aware any fixed penalty notices issued since the double yellow lines were installed should be repealed.