Bowesfield Lane and Bishopton Lane
Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Improvements
In July and August 2024, we asked for your feedback on our initial plans to provide improvements for people walking, wheeling, and cycling. Following this and scheme development, Tees Valley Combined Authority, in partnership with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, have made updates to the following plans for (1) Bowesfield Lane to Stockton Town Centre and (2) Bishopton Road to Stockton Town Centre.
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Bowesfield Lane to Stockton Town Centre
Bowesfield Lane and Surrounding Junctions
- A traffic-calmed mixed traffic street surface on Bowesfield Lane to reduce drivers’ speed.
- Link to existing segregated footway/cycle track at southern end of scheme.
- Road humps along Bowesfield Lane.
- 20mph speed limit introduced on Bowesfield Lane.
- Existing road width maintained and mixed-use street with hatching introduced where road width exceeds 6.3m.
- A new zebra crossing just south of the Mulberry Wynd/Bowesfield Lane junction.
- Link to existing segregated footway/cycle track on Mulberry Wynd.
- Vegetation cut back at various points on Bowesfield Lane, where the current footway is less than 1m due to this overgrown vegetation.
- Crossing north of Lindsay Street junction relocated south of the junction, for better visibility.
- 20mph zone extended along a short section of Northcote Street to the start of the existing 20mph zone outside Bowesfield Primary School.
- Kerbside parking formalised on Bowesfield Lane, between Parkfield Road and Parliament Street junctions.
- Width of approach reduced at some junctions.
Parkfield Road
- Removal of existing speed cushions on Parkfield Road and replacement with a road hump.
- Existing uncontrolled pedestrian crossing replaced with zebra crossing on Parkfield Road.
Parliament Street and Trinity Green
- 20mph speed limit on Parliament Street.
- Amendment of railing and gate at Trinity Green.
- Separate cycleway through Trinity Green.
- Link with existing infrastructure and pedestrian crossing at Trinity Green.
Bridge Road/High Street
- Central island widened to meet new standards, crossing upgraded to segregated crossing and parallel cycle crossing provided at A1305/Bridge Road junction.
- Bus stop bypass for cyclists on Bridge Road.
- Separate traffic light phase for cyclists on Bridge Road.
- Cycle symbols and advisory markings to guide cyclists onto/out of High Street.
- Advanced stop line to facilitate early release signal for southbound cycle movements.
Bishopton Road to Stockton Town Centre
Bishopton Road
- Dropped kerbs west of crossing near Bishopton Road/Durham Road junction, allowing cyclists to enter/exit shared use areas.
- Shared use areas allowing access to parallel crossing.
- Relocation of existing informal parking spaces on Bishopton Road in accordance with new path design.
- Footway widened and new parallel crossing installed on Bishopton Road.
Bishopton Lane
- Widened shared use path on Bishopton Lane
- Carriageway width on Bishopton Lane reduced to 6.5m to provide maximum shared use path space.
- New surfacing on shared use path on Bishopton Lane. Kerb realignment to provide space for shared use path.
Stockton Station
- Raised table and priority crossing for pedestrians and cyclists/walkers and wheelers on entrance to Stockton Station.
- Mixed traffic area at entrance to Stockton Station, with dropped kerb to allow cyclists to enter/exit.
- Uncontrolled crossings between Inkerman Street and Bishopton Lane junctions.
A1305
- Crossings upgraded to toucan crossings to accommodate both pedestrians and cyclists, and the existing puffin crossing to remain to accommodate pedestrians, at the Bishopton Lane/A1305 junction.
- Increased footway width and existing gully to be relocated on A1305.
North Street and Maxwell’s Corner Junction
- Short length of segregated cycle track connecting mixed traffic street on North Street to the toucan crossing at the Bishopton Lane/A1305 junction.
- Mixed traffic street in place on North Street with on road cycling. Priority to be given to the east to west movement as opposed to those accessing North Street via Bishopton Lane.
- Shared use area on west side of Maxwell’s Corner junction.
- Dropped kerb on approach to Maxwell’s Corner junction, to allow cyclists to access shared use area before crossing.
Visualisations
Bishopton Lane
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Bridge Road
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Have Your Say
The Levelling Up Funding (LUF) secured for these two projects is fully pledged for sustainable transport projects to promote more walking, wheeling, and cycling in our area.
This scheme is due to be implemented in early 2026. If you have any remaining questions or feedback about the updated proposals, you can:
- Complete a short survey for each updated plan before 28 Feb 2025
- Join us for a public drop-in event:
- The Stockton Walking and Cycling Hub from 11am to 3pm on Saturday 15 Feb 2025; located at 147 High St, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 1PL
Next Steps
The current plans will be finalised based on further feedback from the survey closing on 28 Feb 2025. Once finalised, Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, in their role as the Highways Authority, will undertake advertisement of Traffic Regulation Orders related to the designs in Spring 2025.
Additional plans for this area will be progressing later this year; please sign up to stay up to date.
Wider Vision For Stockton Town Centre
Stockton town centre is undergoing an exciting and bold transformation including the creation of the Stockton Waterfront development. It is expected that the development will increase visitor numbers, attract businesses to the area and drive growth.
Stockton Town Centre also includes plans to build a new Care and Health Innovation Zone – creating a cluster of social care and health services, businesses and research, teaching and learning spaces at Teesdale Business Park and the nearby Tees Marshalling Yards. This development would deliver thousands of jobs in central Stockton.
Lots of people already walk, wheel and cycle around the town, and we expect this number to grow as more people visit the area. We want to make improvements that ensure everyone can travel safely, quickly, and conveniently between the town centre, surrounding neighbourhoods and train stations.
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