Why Town 2 Turf?
The aim is to transform the link between the town centre, which had extensive improvements a few years ago, along Yorkshire Street to Burnley Football Club’s “home” at Turf Moor. This is a popular route, especially on match days, but it is looking jaded and in need of investment. It will form part of a “regeneration corridor” from the Weavers’ Triangle (and all the work connected to the expansion of UCLan) through the shopping centre to the football stadium.
What’s being planned?
The biggest change will be at the junction of Yorkshire Street and Church Street where the current roundabout will be changed to a traffic light junction to improve pedestrian safety and boost links between the town centre and “the Turf”. The changes will also improve traffic flows and “future proof” the area against future developments in the area. There will be public realm improvements to create a pleasant, safe, relaxing place where people can gather.
What can we expect to see?
inside the subway
Centenary Way Subway Decommissioned by LCC
two sets of railings
Railings to be removed
old, cracked, paving
All paving to be replaced
looking up at the ironwork of the Yorkshire Street aquaduct
Yorkshire Street Aqueduct
Clean masonry and repaint metalwork
a woman pushing a pram across the junction of a road - the paving goes right across the road, making it safer for pedestriansPedestrian priority crossings
New crossings prioritise pedestrians and slow down vehicles.
They are common in Europe and are great for walkers and cyclists.
Picture ©Simon Turner Photography
Pavements will be made wider and new pedestrian crossing introduced to improve safety and access for all, especially for those with young children or who are disabled or visually impaired.
blossom
Magnolia Kobus tree
This is the best tree for absorbing carbon monoxide helping those with respiratory problems associated with exhaust fumes
tree
Betula Albosinensis
Beautiful autumnal tree
the top of a light fixture
a smart, modern, street light
Street lighting
LED low light pollution
bollard set into decorative paving
a nice new bin
access cover made to match paving
red coloured paving with raised dots to help those with sight problems
nice new paving
a new bench made of steel and wood
There will be better street lighting and more landscaped areas and seating, using high-quality materials similar to those in the town centre.
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Yorkshire Street aqueduct will be renovated and Centenary Way pedestrian subway will be decommissioned with the approach ramp and steps levelled up and landscaped. ************
When’s this going to happen?
Work has commenced and the project will complete Summer 2024.