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9.3.16 Strategy Element
A12 and A120 Route Management Strategy
| 9.3.16 | Strategy Element | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Action: | Improve Public Rights of Way (PROW) and Footpath Crossings | ||
| Priority: | High | Ref: | 17A |
| Initiation: | Many PROW, bridleways and the like have beensevered by parts of the A12 and, to a lesser extent, the A120 when bypasseswere built. Some of these severed crossings have been diverted, stopped upor have been provided with footbridges. However most have an at-gradecrossing (slope steps and gap in safety barrier) or no crossing facilitiesat all. Due to the high traffic flows and speeds, crossing the A12 and dualcarriageway sections of the A120 is hazardous if not impossible whichprevents many pedestrians, cyclists and equestrians from attempting themanoeuvre. This also results in short local journeys being carried out bycar, where walking or cycling could be a viable alternative. | ||
| Action description: | A study is being undertaken of the PROW anda programme of improvements will be established for the A12 and A120.These will include diversions and new footpaths to rationalise the changespreviously made in the vicinity of the road and/or improved grade separatedcrossings of the roads. Due to the large number of paths affected by the A12 a course ofrationalisation will need to be undertaken and where the need isjustified. For example, high use or where a number of paths can bediverted to an existing bridge or new footbridge. At other locations,where footbridges cannot be justified and diversions are not possible,paths will be stopped up or at-grade crossings improved. Liaison with local residents, user groups, landowners, and local authoritieswill be an essential part of determining the rationalisation and improvementmeasures. | ||
| Objective(s) met: | These proposals will benefit environment OE1 and10, safety OS1, 3 and 6, and accessibility OA1 to 4 objectives. | ||
| Benefits: | Better crossing facilities will benefitnon-motorised users and reduce community severance. | ||
| Timescale: | An initial identification study will be carried outin the first year of the management plan with design and implementation measuresthroughout the remainder of the 10 years. | ||
