Agenda item

This report updates the Executive Member on the preliminary design and public engagement processes in relation to the proposed upgrade of the A1237/Monks Cross Link junction (the “Monks Cross junction”) and seeks his approval to proceed with the detailed design and construction stages of the scheme.

Resolved:  That the Executive Member

(i)      confirms that the results of the public engagement process have been considered and incorporated in the design where possible.

Reason:  To enable the detailed final design of the Monks Cross junction upgrades to proceed and be completed.

(ii)      notes the general arrangement design for the junction upgrade and give approval for preparations and implementation of construction (Annex 1 of the report).

Reason: To enable arrangements to be made to commence construction of the Monks Cross junction upgrade.

(iii)     notes the ongoing acquisition of land and negotiation of terms and conditions by the Assistant Director Transport Highways & Environment.

Reason:  To enable the acquisition of land in a timely manner in order to adhere to the York Outer Ring Road (YORR) programme.

(iv)    endorses the appointment of the City of York Council’s Delivery Team for the civil engineering and associated works to undertake the Monks Cross junction upgrade.

Reason:  To enable a timely appointment of a contractor which eliminates the need to go through lengthy and costly tendering processes.

The Executive Member considered a report which provided an update on the design and public engagement processes in relation to the proposed upgrade of the A1237 / Monks Cross Link junction (the “Monks Cross junction”) and sought his approval to proceed with the detailed design and construction stages of the scheme.

Officers advised that slight alterations might be necessary as a result of the final safety audit for design and that it was anticipated that works should be substantially completed by June 2019 to coordinate with the opening of the Community Stadium.

The Executive Member acknowledged the comments made by public speakers in relation to provision for cyclists and was assured that as much as possible had been done for cyclists and that sufficient land had been acquired to develop cycle routes in the future. He expressed pleasure that the council’s works team would be involved in the project.

Resolved:  That the Executive Member:

(i)      confirms that the results of the public engagement process have been considered and incorporated in the design where possible.

Reason:  To enable the detailed final design of the Monks Cross junction upgrades to proceed and be completed.

(ii)      notes the general arrangement design for the junction upgrade and give approval for preparations and implementation of construction (Annex 1 of the report).

Reason: To enable arrangements to be made to commence construction of the Monks Cross junction upgrade.

(iii)     notes the ongoing acquisition of land and negotiation of terms and conditions by the Assistant Director Transport Highways & Environment.

Reason:  To enable the acquisition of land in a timely manner in order to adhere to the York Outer Ring Road (YORR) programme.

(iv)    endorses the appointment of the City of York Council’s Delivery Team for the civil engineering and associated works to undertake the Monks Cross junction upgrade.

Reason:  To enable a timely appointment of a contractor which eliminates the need to go through lengthy and costly tendering processes.