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Tuesday, March 20, 2007

The Proposed Upgrade to the A494 Drome Crorner to Ewloe Road Improvement Scheme




The Map at Oct 06

A494 Drome Crorner to Ewloe Road Improvement Scheme

There is a presentation that will need Microsoft Powerpoint.

For those without Powerpoint.
Site drawings are in PDF Format.

Organisation & Team
Current Situation
Objectives
The contract
Programme
Key Issues

Current Situation
§Maximum capacity exceeded
§ Regular peak time congestion
§ Poor accident record (particularly at junctions)
§ High environmental impact (noise & air quality)
Existing structures in poor condition


Objectives
§Increase road capacity
§ Improve road safety
§ Maintain good local access
§ Ensure sustainable and innovative design
§ Minimise disruption during construction
§ Mitigate visual environmental impact
§ Mitigate traffic noise impact
§ Provide a 40 year road life

The Contract
§Widen existing A494 between River Dee and Ewloe Interchange
§ New 4 lanes + hardshoulder Southbound
§ Reconstructed 3 lanes + hardshoulder Northbound
§ Replace / refurbish existing structures
§ Close at grade junctions / alternative provision (Plough Lane & Aston Hill)
§ Visual and noise screening (landscaping, low noise surfacing)

Key issues
§Local road access arrangements
§ Maintenance of public rights of way
§ Minimal disruption
§ Maintaining public awareness
§ Enhance the as built environment
Demonstrating value for money

The Objectors
Local people have objections which will be linked to here as they are gathered.

BBC Link

Protest Site

Plus our MP and AM's




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