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9.3.7 Strategy Element
A12 and A120 Route Management Strategy
| 9.3.7 | Strategy Element | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Action: | Improve A12/A120 Crown Interchange Westbound Off-slip, Colchester | ||
| Priority: | High | Ref: | 4A |
| Initiation: | Congestion occurs where traffic leavesthe A120 westbound to join the off-slip to Crown Interchange, Colchester. | ||
| Action description: | Initially minor alterations will be made tothe A120 westbound off-slip entry to the roundabout along with improvementsto the signing and road markings to designate the inside lane of the westboundA120 for interchange bound traffic. Advance direction signs will be placed at one mile and turning trafficencouraged to use the inside lane. These measures will be compatible with thefuture installation of traffic signals on the roundabout. | ||
| Objective(s) met: | There will be some economy benefits, mostlyobjectives OC1, 2 and 3, and some gains will occur for safety. | ||
| Benefits: | Benefits will be in the form of reduced congestion,increased journey time reliability and a reduction in tail end collisions. | ||
| Timescale: | These measures are planned to be introduced inyear one. | ||
