Quote Originally Posted by Mike_LFC View Post
I have just been walking down Edge Lane from the rocket. Does anybody know why they have changed the design from the original plans. They have not narrowed the central reservation to allow for a parking lane for the residents. As for the rest of this section all I can see that they have done so far is to replace trees with trees and lampposts replaced. As for the central reservation opposite the former Skelly's site I can't believe they have just paved this part. Surely trees/bushes should of been used here.

So what they have done so far does not bode well for the rest of Edge Lane as the initial plans seem to have been ignored.
There have been some changes. The central reservation has been left because they couldn't afford to add in another lane for parking. Instead, the kerbs will be lowered and made with high-quality paving so that cars can park on them without them cracking or collapsing. As for the central reservation by the skelly's dealership, this was paved because putting trees and bushes here would obscure the view of the junction for motorists and is too narrow to plant anything that wouldn't overhang onto the road. The improvements to this section of edge lane have always been mainly cosmetic as the surrounding infrastrucure is of good quality and there is very few derelict sites. The major social and infrastucture improvements are occuring further down edge lane after st Oswald Street junction. I hope this has answered your questions!!!!