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A14 Midlands to Felixstowe
Pilot Case Study: A14 Midlands to Felixstowe
Route
The 130-mile A14 dual carriageway runs from the M1/M6 junction in the Midlands to Felixstowe in Suffolk and is part of the Trans-European network of roads. Up to 70,000 vehicles a day use the busiest sections.
Study
The development of the Route Management Strategy for the next 10 years began in May 1998, as one of three initial pilot schemes. Following a detailed study by consultants, a public consultation was carried out with key stakeholders, including local authorities, environmental groups, the police, users of the route and those living alongside the road. The development of the strategy has been an important contribution to the multi-modal study being undertaken along the Huntingdon to Cambridge stretch of the A14.
Highways Agency Area Manager Iain Semple said:
"The Route Management Strategy provides us with a useful overview and reference for the future development of the A14. The consultation exercise was a valuable opportunity for us to improve our understanding of the issues, which most concern our customers. The detailed comments received will be taken into account in planning future improvements."
Strategy
The strategy identifies current problems and proposes low, medium and high priority actions to address them. In line with Government objectives the strategy addresses environmental, safety, economic, accessibility and integration issues.
High priority actions include improving the standard of laybys, some of which are poorly sited and do not meet modern standards, and improving safety at junctions and pedestrian crossings. A programme of low-noise surfacing will also be a high priority due to the large volume of traffic using the road. A study to determine how the operation of roadworks can be improved, to make them both safer and less disruptive has been identified as important.
Public transport and cycling strategies will be developed and longer-term actions include considering further measures to deal with the effects of congestion. Ideas include overtaking bans for HGVs and high occupancy vehicle lanes.
The draft strategy was published on 14 December 1999 for public comment. Some 70 written responses were received, from organisations and individuals. There was broad support for the idea of a route strategy. Particular requests included early action to address traffic noise and improved facilities for cyclists and pedestrians. Many of the comments also provided detailed observations on the road, which will inform plans for the future. As a result of the responses received some modifications will be made to the strategy and the final version is due to be published shortly.
