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Proposed road safety scheme - Billy Mill Lane, North Shields
Consultation has concluded
This consultation invites residents from Billy Mill Lane and the surrounding area to comment on a proposed road safety scheme, which includes introducing a toucan crossing to aid active travel.
The Proposal
Toucan (signalised) crossing on Billy Mill Lane as shown in the proposal plan
Dropped kerbs to assist with crossing roads and entering St Thomas More school
Corduroy tactile paving to help road users with visual impairments
Paving to better link walking routes
Short two way cycle route
Existing road markings refreshed
Please be aware, the proposed crossing will not replace the existing school crossing patrol for St Thomas More RC high school. However, it will change how it currently operates. Presently, the school crossing patrol stands at Billy Mill Lane and Cragside Avenue in the morning, and moves to the site of the proposed crossing in the afternoon. This scheme will now mean the school crossing patrol will operate at the junction of Billy Mill Lane and Cragside Avenue in both mornings and afternoons. Therefore, providing two safe crossing facilities for pupils travelling to school.
If you would like to contribute any feedback to this proposal, please read the information alongside this page, and click on the link below to complete a short survey.
All responses to this survey will be dealt with in accordance with our privacy notice which can be found here Privacy Statement
If you have any queries or need us to do anything differently to help you complete this survey, including providing this information in another language or format, please email trafficconsultations@northtyneside.gov.uk
The closing date for the survey is Sunday 12th April 2026.
This consultation invites residents from Billy Mill Lane and the surrounding area to comment on a proposed road safety scheme, which includes introducing a toucan crossing to aid active travel.
The Proposal
Toucan (signalised) crossing on Billy Mill Lane as shown in the proposal plan
Dropped kerbs to assist with crossing roads and entering St Thomas More school
Corduroy tactile paving to help road users with visual impairments
Paving to better link walking routes
Short two way cycle route
Existing road markings refreshed
Please be aware, the proposed crossing will not replace the existing school crossing patrol for St Thomas More RC high school. However, it will change how it currently operates. Presently, the school crossing patrol stands at Billy Mill Lane and Cragside Avenue in the morning, and moves to the site of the proposed crossing in the afternoon. This scheme will now mean the school crossing patrol will operate at the junction of Billy Mill Lane and Cragside Avenue in both mornings and afternoons. Therefore, providing two safe crossing facilities for pupils travelling to school.
If you would like to contribute any feedback to this proposal, please read the information alongside this page, and click on the link below to complete a short survey.
All responses to this survey will be dealt with in accordance with our privacy notice which can be found here Privacy Statement
If you have any queries or need us to do anything differently to help you complete this survey, including providing this information in another language or format, please email trafficconsultations@northtyneside.gov.uk
The closing date for the survey is Sunday 12th April 2026.
