Agenda item

This report is about the design and public engagement process of the proposed upgrade of the A1237 / Clifton Moor junction (the “Clifton Moor junction”).  The report is seeking the Executive Member for Transport’s approval to proceedwith the detailed design and, at the appropriate time, the construction stage of the scheme.

Resolved: 

(i)           That it be noted that the results of the public engagement process had been considered and incorporated in the design where possible.

(ii)         That the design principles for the proposed junctions be noted and a further report be requested regarding landscaping, drainage and highway integration for cycling, walking and options for the B&Q junction.

Reason: To enable the detailed final design of the Clifton Moor junction upgrade to proceed and be completed.

(iii)        That the ongoing negotiation for acquisition of land and drafting of a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) by the Assistant Director Transport Highways & Environment, be noted.

Reason:     To enable the acquisition of land in a timely manner in

order to adhere to the York Outer Ring Road (YORR) programme.

The Executive Member for Transport considered a report that highlighted the design and public engagement process of the proposed upgrade of the A1237 / Clifton Moor junction and sought his approval to proceed with the detailed design and, at the appropriate time, the construction stage of the scheme.

The Major Transport Projects Managerwas in attendance to present the report.

The Executive Member thanked officers for the report and asked whether there could be a more detailed report on landscaping involved in this scheme prior to approval. The Executive Member also noted that he would like to discuss further options for highway and cycling integration and options for the B&Q junction.

Resolved: 

(i)           That it be noted that the results of the public engagement process had been considered and incorporated in the design where possible.

(ii)         That the design principles for the proposed junctions be noted and a further report be requested regarding landscaping, drainage, highway integration for cycling, walking and options for the B&Q junction.

Reason:     To enable the detailed final design of the Clifton Moor junction upgrade to proceed and be completed.

(iii)        That the ongoing negotiation for acquisition of land and drafting of a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) by the Assistant Director Transport Highways & Environment, be noted.

Reason:     To enable the acquisition of land in a timely manner in

order to adhere to the York Outer Ring Road (YORR) programme.