Decision details

Purpose of report: To obtain approval for the outline design for the A19/A1237 improvements to allow consultation to commence and the detailed design to progress.

Members are asked to: Approve the outline design for the A19/A1237 roundabout improvements to be taken forward to consultation.

RESOLVED:            That the Executive Member agrees to:

·          Approve the further development of the outline layout of the upgraded roundabout as indicated in Option B to address the road safety audit requirements and meet the concerns of local residents and users of the highway in the area,

·          Approve the proposed public consultation strategy on the outline layouts as detailed in the consultation section the consultation area to be agreed with the Ward Members,

·          Approve the progression of the detailed design of the proposal incorporating amendments to address the comments raised during the public consultation period (including the justification for a refuge on the A1237 east leg junction and a review of the options for continuing to provide a westbound lay-by on the A1237) and to allow a further report to the Executive Member to be submitted early in 2010 prior to tendering the scheme.

·          Authorise the removal of the minimum amount of vegetation from the environmental bund at an appropriate period in the year, in advance of the main contract if necessary, to allow the works to proceed without affecting nesting birds.

REASON: To progress this upgrade scheme in accordance with the Local Transport Plan to increase the capacity of the roundabout and reduce journey times in the area.