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Introduction

• The following information describes the route from the Itchen Bridge (South Side) Bus Stop to St Mary's Stadium.
• The approximate distance of this route is 800 metres.
• The route takes approximately 12-16 minutes.
• The majority of the paths have a tarmac surface.
• The potential hazards along this route include; busy roads, crossing points, uneven surfaces and narrow and congested pathways.

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Itchen Bridge (South Side) Bus Stop

• The Itchen Bridge (South Side) Bus Stop is located on the south side of the A3025.
• There is step-free access to the bus stop.
• The bus stop is not sheltered.
• There is no bench seating at this bus stop.
• There is not a digital display at this bus stop.
• There is no audio announcer at this bus stop.
• The bus routes that use this bus stop include; 3, X4, X5, 6, 7, 9, 11 and 13.
• Buses at this stop travel towards Southampton City Centre.

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Itchen Bridge (South Side) Bus Stop to the A305 Pedestrian Crossing

• After exiting the bus turn left and follow the path for approximately 70m until you reach the A305 pedestrian crossing.
• There is step-free access along the path.
• The surface of the path is tarmac.
• Turn left and take the crossing to the opposite side of the A305.
• There are two crossing points with dropped kerbs and tactile paving either side.
• The crossing points are controlled by visual indicators.
• The visual indicators are activated by push buttons.
• There are rotating cones located at the base of the push button box to indicate when it is safe to cross.
• At the first crossing point traffic will be coming from your right.
• At the second crossing point traffic will be coming from your left.
• When completing the crossing, turn left and follow the path.

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A305 Pedestrian Crossing to the Central Bridge Walkway

• Follow the path for approximately 30m until you reach the Central Bridge Walkway.
• There is step- free access along the path.
• The surface of path is tarmac.
• There is a very slight slope along the path.
• The access to the Central Bridge Walkway is on your right.

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Central Bridge Walkway to Albert Road North

• There is a bollard in the centre of the path leading to the Central Bridge Walkway.
• The gap either side of the bollard is over 100cm.
• There is a long slight slope leading down from Central Bridge.
• The surface of the slope consists of concrete tiles.
• There is a short path leading to a long slight slope, leading up to Albert Road North.
• The surface of the slope consists of concrete tiles.
• At the top of the slope there are two bollards.
• The gap between the bollards is 135cm.
• At the top of the slope bear left onto Albert Road North.

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Albert Road North to Chapel Road Crossing

• Follow the path along Albert Road North for approximately 140m until you reach the turning onto Anglesea Terrace.
• There is step-free access throughout this part of the route.
• The path surface consists of concrete tiles then tarmac.
• At the turning for Anglesea Terrace turn left.
• Follow the path for approximately 15m until you reach a crossing point to the opposite side of the road.
• The crossing point has dropped kerbs with tactile paving on the near side only.
• The crossing is at a diagonal angle.
• After completing the crossing turn right, back on yourself.
• Follow the path for approximately 15m until you reach the turning back onto Albert Road North, on your left.
• Follow the path for approximately 115m until you reach the Chapel Road crossing.

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Chapel Road Crossing to Marine Parade

• There are no pedestrian crossing signals at this crossing point.
• This crossing point has dropped kerbs on both sides of the road.
• The dropped kerbs have no tactile paving.
• Caution is advised when crossing because of traffic.
• Traffic will be coming from your right and then from your left.
• On crossing the road, bear right and then follow the pathway around onto Marine Parade.

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Marine Parade (Chapel Road Crossing) to the Outer Concourse

• Once on Marine Parade continue ahead towards the stadium.
• There is step-free access throughout this part of the route.
• The pathway is uneven at some sections of this route.
• After approximately 120 metres you will pass over tactile paving which indicates a road crossing to the right.
• Continue onwards for approximately 110 metres until you reach Melbourne Street crossing point.
• This crossing point has dropped kerbs and tactile paving on both sides of the road.
• Caution is advised when crossing because of traffic.
• Traffic will be coming from your right and then from your left.
• On crossing Melbourne Street, bear right and follow the pathway.
• After approximately 75 metres you will reach a service road into the stadium.
• At this service road follow the pathway around to the left.
• There is a slight slope at this last section of the route.
• Continue up the slope and you have reached the outer concourse to the stadium.

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Outer Concourse

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