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Public consultation on proposed grade separated junctions at gonerby moor, colsterworth and carpenters lodge
Proposal for gonerby moor
Proposal for Gonerby Moor
At Gonerby Moor the A1 would be realigned from the existing bridge over the railway line to 1300 metres south of Gonerby Moor roundabout. The old southbound carriageway south of Gonerby Moor would be retained to maintain access to services, to severed fields and to provide access to A1 southbound.
A new bridge would carry a diverted section of Gonerby Lane over the A1 terminating at the existing roundabout. Northbound entry and exit slip roads would also be provided terminating at a new roundabout with Gonerby Lane.
The existing junction on the A1 with Tollbar Road will be removed. A local link road will be provided between Tollbar Road and the existing roundabout at Gonerby Moor. As well as providing local access, this road will allow A1 southbound traffic, using a new sliproad constructed just north of Tollbar Road, to access the services and industrial estate at Gonerby Moor.
It is estimated that the works will cost about £10m
Benefits
This proposal would provide the following benefits:
- Reduce congestion
- Improve safety
- A safe route across the A1 for pedstrians, cycists and equestrians
Other Proposals Considered
A proposal to raise the A1 on an embankment over the existing Gonerby Lane was rejected due to increased construction costs and the environmental impact.
Summary of Scheme Impacts
| CRITERIA | SUB-CRITERIA | IMPACT OF PROPOSAL | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environent | Noise | Scheme will have negligible impact on properties. | New sections of road will use low noise surfacing. than the existing road. |
| Air quality | Negligible impact on air quality. | The new junction will reduce pollution from traffic congestion. | |
| Landscape | Slight additional visual impact from bridge, embankments and lighting. | New tree and shrub planting on the junction embankment will in time provide screening to adjoining properties and will reduce the visual impact of lighting. | |
| Archaeological heritage | The few areas with remains recorded in this area should not be affected. | Further surveys will be carried out. | |
| Nature Conservation | Minor impact though loss of hedge and effects on ditches. | Hedges lost will be replace by new planting. Ditches with wildlife interest will be protected. The opportunity to create new roadside habitates will be taken. | |
| Water Environment | No detrimental effect on the water environment. | Pollution traps will be installed in the highway drainage system where appropriate. | |
| Safety | Accidents | Significant reduction in accidents. Reduction in driver stress. | Crossing the A1 on foot/cycle will be safer and easier. |
| Economy | Transport economics | Reduced journey times and journey costs. | Significantly reduced economic cost of delays and accidents. |
| Journey times | Journey times can be predicted more accurately. | Travellers much less likely to encounter unexpected delays and accidents. | |
| Accessibility | Access to the transport system | Negligible impact on access to transport services. | - |
| Severance | Pedestrian, cyclists and vehicular movement across the junction will be much improved. | Impact on two existing routes. | |
| Integration | Land use policy | Local land use policies recognise the importance of the A1 route and proposals to improve its safety and efficiency are endorsed. | - |
| Works | Disruption during construction | Some short-term lane restrictions would be required during the construction of the tie-ins on the A1. | Temporary speed limit will be in force during construction. |
