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A12 and a120 route management strategy

9.3.25 Strategy Element

A12 and A120 Route Management Strategy

9.3.25 Strategy Element
Action: Improve Advance Direction Signing (ADS)
Priority: Medium Ref: 12C
Initiation: Comments have been received about the inconsistencyof longer distance signing on the A12 and A120. Concern has been expressed thatdestinations used on the A120 signs from Harwich are confusing for foreign drivers.
Action description: Design will be undertaken for ADS with the view totwo improvements:
  • Improving signing to and from the Port of Harwich. In particular for trafficapproaching the A12 along the A120 from Harwich, signing 'The Midlands', 'The South'and London.
  • Remove inconsistency between the use of 'Ipswich' and 'Felixstowe' onnorthbound A12 ADS.
Objective(s) met: These contribute to objectives OS6, OI1, OI2 and OI4in safety and integration
Benefits: Better ADS will enable drivers to use the mostappropriate route for the journey. Any confusion for foreign drivers will begreatly reduced making their journey safer and less stressful.
Timescale: Most of the work needed can be carried out duringboth major and routine maintenance and therefore, signing can be amended oradded within the next 7 years.