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A12 and a120 route management strategy

9.3.33 Strategy Element

A12 and A120 Route Management Strategy

9.3.33 Strategy Element
Action: Investigate Installing Lighting on the A120
Priority: Low Ref: 13C
Initiation: The A12 junctions are inconsistently lit makingsome unlit junctions difficult to locate at night or in low visibility conditions.
Action description: A study will be undertaken to ascertain whetherlighting the A120 is feasible and justified.

This will included upgrading any existing lighting if necessary.

Lighting can be detrimental to the environment and therefore, the environmentalassessments and associated consultations will also be carried out.
Objective(s) met: OS2 is the main safety objective this action willbe classed under, though economy objectives OC2, 3 and 4 will also gain iflighting is installed.
Benefits: A reduction in night time accidents will be achievedand a reduction in congestion caused by accidents.

The general safety of night time working will be improved as equipment andoperatives will be more visible.
Timescale: The study is programmed for years 6 and 7 with anyworks undertaken at the end of the management plan period.