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Public consultation on proposed grade separated junctions at gonerby moor, colsterworth and carpenters lodge
Proposal for carpenters lodge
Proposal for Carpenters Lodge
This proposal involves the construction of a new link road over the A1 and includes new slip roads leaving and entering the A1.
The section of the A1 from south of Racecourse Road to George Farm Underpass will be altered to provide a continuous dual carriageway through the existing roundabout, whichwould be removed.
The B1081 to Stamford would be realigned, rising on embankment to connect into the new elevated junction. Racecourse Road would be closed at its junction with the A1. It is estimated that the works will cost about £4.2m.
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
Other proposals were considered but rejected due to a combination of reasons. Two alternative schemes, which would have maintained access from Racecourse Road to the A1, were rejected due to their impact on the environment, increased land required and increased construction costs.
Summary of Scheme Impacts
| CRITERIA | SUB-CRITERIA | IMPACT OF PROPOSAL | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environent | Noise | Scheme will have negligible impact. | New sections of road will use low noise surfacing. |
| Air quality | Negligible impact on existing air quality. | The new junction will reduce pollution from traffic congestion. | |
| Landscape | Localised impact on edge of Burghley Park. | Can be mitigated by extensive tree planting scheme. | |
| Archaeological heritage | Very few relics in the area. None affected. | The need for further surveys will be considered. | |
| Nature Conservation | Very little impact from the site. | Hedges lost will be replaced by new planting. The opportunity to create new roadside habitates will be taken. | |
| Water Environment | No detrimental effect on the water environment. | Pollution traps will be placed in the highway drainage system where needed. | |
| Safety | Accidents | Improved traffic safety. Reduction in driver stress. | Crossing the A1 on foot/cycle will be safer and easier. |
| Economy | Transport economics | Reduced journey times and journey costs. | Signigicantly 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 | No change in access for people using transport services. | - |
| Severance | Pedestrian, cyclists and vehicular movement across the junction will be much improved. | Improvement in pedestrian route should have minimal impact on journey distance and provide segregation from A1 traffic. | |
| 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 and the Stamford Road. | Temporary speed limit will be in force during and construction. |
