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9.3.12 Strategy Element
A12 and A120 Route Management Strategy
| 9.3.12 | Strategy Element | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Action: | Light the A12 South of A120 Crown Interchange | ||
| Priority: | High | Ref: | 13A |
| Initiation: | Currently the A12 and its junctions areinconsistently lit with very little of the main carriageway illuminated andvery few junctions entirely lit, which if the side road is lit causesproblems. Many routine maintenance tasks can only be carried out on the A12 atnight due to the high traffic flows. This can be very hazardous. Night time accident rates are significant and they would be reduced byinstalling lighting. | ||
| Action description: | Schemes will be developed to provide lightingalong the length of the A12 from the M25 to the A120 Crown Interchange. This will included upgrading any existing lighting if necessary. Lighting can be detrimental to the environment, therefore, the environmentalassessments and associated consultations will be carried out for each individualsection where lighting is proposed. Schemes will only go ahead where thebenefits significantly outweigh the environmental impact. | ||
| Objective(s) met: | OS2 is the main safety objective this action willbe classed under, though economy objectives OC2, 3 and 4 will also gain. | ||
| Benefits: | A reduction in night time accidents will beachieved and a reduction in congestion caused by accidents. The general safety of night time working will be improved as equipmentand operatives will be more visible. | ||
| Timescale: | Sections of the A12 will be lit in conjunctionwith the major maintenance works, with other section being accommodated inthe programme as appropriate. This should be completed by year 7 of theprogramme. However, the proposals will be subject to the environmentalassessments and consultations. | ||
