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The Project Control Framework
On 1st April 2008 we launched the Project Control Framework. The Framework sets out how we, together with the Department for Transport, manage and deliver major improvement projects.
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The Strategy
Route wide Actions
The following actions are suggested along the whole length of the route, categorised in accordance with the five objective categories:
Safety
- Review provision of road signs and markings
- Review standard and frequency of lay-bys
- Investigate provision of rest areas e.g. parking facilities at service areas
- Investigate accidents related to private and field accesses
- Investigate accident cluster sites
- Provision of Emergency Telephones
Economy
- Investigate congestion due to slow moving HGVs and farm traffic/ abnormal loads along the single carriageway route
- Minimise delays due to Roadworks/ Breakdowns including collisions and incidents
- Develop and implement diversion strategies
Environment
- Lay low noise surfacing to reduce noise levels generated by traffic
- Incorporate archaeological issues and their influence on future improvement works
Integration
- Implement driver information system – congestion, alternative routes
- Investigate with others usage of Public Transport including park and ride sites
- Review with others the signage strategy to public transport and recreational facilities and for pedestrians and cyclists.
Accessibility
- Review pedestrian, equestrian and cyclist facilities across the route
- Consider provision for local cross movement traffic
- Review positioning and standards for bus-stop positions and access
