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Supplementary public consultation
Supplementary Public Consultation
Update
In July 2002, two public consultation exhibitions were held to present a number of possible improvements to the Kingsway Junction, Markeaton Junction and Abbey Hill Junction on the A38 in Derby to reduce congestion and improve safety.
In response to comments made at the exhibitions and the publication of a study report, the Secretary of State for Transport supported the improvements in principle and asked the Highways Agency to carry out further design work at Abbey Hill Junction before making a decision on whether to include the scheme in the Government's Targeted Programme of Improvements.
This consultation is being held to seek people's views on the latest proposals at Abbey Hill.
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Option 1
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Option 1
The original proposal, shown right, has been developed to produce the current proposal which is shown below. The main differences are that the proposed design speed is reduced from 70mph to 60mph and the B6179 is retained on its current alignment and widened.
In Option 1
- The existing roundabout would be replaced by two linked roundabouts.
- The A38 would be re-aligned to the northwest of its current position.
- The existing roundabout would be enlarged slightly and another new roundabout would be constructed on the line of the B6179 to create the dumbbell layout.
- The A38 would be on an embankment with a bridge over the B6179 link road which would remain at ground level.
This junction arrangement would have a significant impact on the residential properties and business premises in this area. The junction cost estimate is £26.2m.
This plan is indicative only
Option 2
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Option 2
The original proposal, shown right, has been developed to produce the current proposal which is shown below. The main differences are that the proposed design speed is increased from 40mph to 60mph and the B6179 is retained on its current alignment and widened.
In Option 2
- The existing roundabout would be replaced by two linked roundabouts.
- The A38 would be re-aligned to the northwest of its current position.
- The existing roundabout would be enlarged slightly and another new roundabout would be constructed on the line of the B6179 to create the dumbbell layout.
- The A38 would be on an embankment with a bridge over the B6179 link road which would remain at ground level.
In this option the A38 is further to the northwest than in Option 1. This junction arrangement would slightly reduce the impact on the residential properties and business premises in the area. The junction cost estimate is £25.3m.
This plan is indicative only
Option 3
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Option 3
A proposal to replace the existing roundabout with a conventional two level junction.
In Option 3
The A38 would be realigned on an embankment to the south and east of its current position.The existing roundabout would be enlarged but retained at ground level with the A38 crossing on two bridges.
This junction would minimise the impact on the residential and business premises north and west of the A38. However it would require land to the south and east of the existing junction. The junction cost estimate is £24.8m.
This plan is indicative only
Exhibition
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Exhibition
We are holding an exhibition of proposals for improving Abbey Hill Junction:
- Friday, 31st October 2003, 2.00pm - 8.00pm
- Saturday, 1st November 2003, 10.00am - 4.00pm
Little Eaton Primary School,
Alfreton Road, Little Eaton,
Derbyshire, DE21 5AB
You are invited to attend the exhibition where there will be further information and staff from the Highways Agency and our consultants Scott Wilson will be there to answer any questions.
A Junction Options Report will be available for viewing at the exhibition and at the following locations:
- Derby City Council
Roman House
Friar Gate
Derby
DE1 1XB - Derbyshire County Council
County Offices
County Hall, Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 3AG - Highways Agency
5, Broadway
Broad Street
Birmingham
B15 1BL - Erewash Borough Council
Town Hall
Long Eaton
Derbyshire
NG10 1HU
Your Comments
Please use the questionnaire below. Print double sided, fill out and post to us. The postage is prepaid:
CLOSING DATE FOR COMMENTS IS 31/12/03
What Happens Next?
Your comments will be carefully considered and following the consultation period a report will be produced for the regional planning body (East Midlands Regional Assembly). They will make recommendations to the Secretary of State for Transport who will make the final decision.
Contacts
Highways Agency Information Line: 08457 50 40 30
Highways Agency Project Sponsor: Shifeek Hussain 08459 55 65 75 (local rate)
Scott Wilson Consultants: Jamie Brownlee 01246 209221