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A12 and a120 route management strategy

9.3.8 Strategy Element

A12 and A120 Route Management Strategy

9.3.8 Strategy Element
Action: Signalise A12/A120 Crown Interchange
Priority: High Ref: 4B
Initiation: The Crown Interchange (also known as ArdleighInterchange) is the only direct access to the northern side of Colchesterand as a result carries large volumes of traffic, which causes congestionduring peak hours.
Action description: The proposal is to fully signalise theentire roundabout, controlling all the slip roads.
Objective(s) met: This will contribute to economy objectives,OC2 and 3, with some gains in safety objectives OS1, 2 and 3.
Benefits: Congestion will be reduced and journeyreliability increased, with a reduction in accident rate and/or severity.
Timescale: This scheme will be prepared in year oneand implemented the following year.