This is the second phase of the Newcastle Permeability project, with the initial phase having already been delivered in 2023. The first phase of works saw the introduction of improvements for walking, wheeled and cycling linking ‘The Hamptons’ housing development on Keele Road with existing infrastructure across Cemetery Road at Gallowstree roundabout.
The second phase of the Newcastle Permeability project looks to further develop on works to the A52 George Street which were completed in 2022; providing a safe link for cyclists between Stoke-on-Trent to Newcastle town centre.
Other schemes programmed for future delivery include new and improvements to existing infrastructure linking Newcastle town centre with The Hamptons housing development via Silverdale Road and Orme Road. Upon completion this would create an uninterrupted link from Newcastle town centre to Keele University to the west.
A second scheme will look to provide improved accessibility for wheeled, walking and cycling along Station Walks. This current proposal is in development for delivery in 2026 but will see an extension of the Newcastle Greenway from Brampton Sidings, along Station Walks and Water Street, to the A52 George Street.
The options here are to provide improved wider shared footway/cycleway with improvements to crossings at four road junctions along the route.