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9.3.4 Strategy Element
A12 and A120 Route Management Strategy
| 9.3.4 | Strategy Element | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Action: | Close Little Hyde Lane | ||
| Priority: | High | Ref: | 2E |
| Initiation: | Little Hyde Lane junction at Ingatestone isa simple T-junction allowing northbound on and off left turns. The standardof junction is inappropriate for a road carrying flows of the level of thissection of the A12 and is located in a sinuous section of the road. | ||
| Action description: |
The aim is to close Little Hyde Lane, followingthe necessary statutory procedures and public consultation. The diversion routeswould be:
An assessment of the possible impact on various aspects of the changes intraffic flow will form part of the statutory procedures. | ||
| Objective(s) met: | Safety objectives OS1, 2 and 3 will benefit fromthe proposals with corresponding economy objectives, OC1, 2 and 3. Trafficmanagement for maintenance works is difficult on this section of the A12 dueto its sinuous alignment and is exacerbated by the junction, therefore a closureof the junction would help to meet OS4 and OC4. | ||
| Benefits: | With Little Hyde Lane closed all minor road junctionswith substandard layouts will have been eliminated on the stretch south of Chelmsford.This will improve safety and economy for the A12. | ||
| Timescale: | It is planned to carry out the statutory processesin Year 1 and implement the scheme in Year 2. | ||
