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The National Traffic Control Centre collects real-time information on road conditions.
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
What is the A46 Route Management Strategy?
The A46 Route Management Strategy is an action plan for the operation and maintenance of the highway for the next ten years. It is based upon a systematic analysis of the characteristics, functions and problems on the highway to enable considered investment decisions throughout the network.
In developing this strategy, the Highways Agency has listened to the views of key stakeholders such as local councils, regional planning authorities, freight operators, the police and other relevant organisations.
This website outlines the functions & objectives for this length of the A46 and lists proposed actions for the future management & improvement of the route. Further information on Safety, Congestion, Development and Land Use, Public Transport and Car Sharing, as well as the Route Action and Management Plan, is also available on this website.
Strategic Aim
The Strategic Aim is as follows:
To contribute to sustainable development by maintaining, operating and improving the road network in support of the Government's integrated transport and land use planning policies.
The Route Management Strategy (RMS) embraces five key policy objectives:
- To protect and enhance the built and natural environment.
- To improve safety for all travellers.
- To contribute to an efficient economy to support sustainable economic growth in appropriate locations.
- To promote accessibility to everyday facilities for all, especially those without access to a car.
- To promote the integration of all forms of transport and land use planning, leading to a better, more efficient transport system.
Why have a Route Management Strategy?
The Highways Agency has a set of strategic plans for the road network. The RMS has been designed to ensure that these plans are used to develop roads that better serve the people who use them.
The process has involved consultation with a wide variety of organisations from local councils to public transport operators. The views of the general public have also been considered.
Finally, the RMS ensures that transport improvements are integrated with other Studies and Plans, such as Multi-Modal Studies and Local Transport Plans.
How do we develop the Route Management Strategy?
The issues raised throughout the consultation determine the structure of the RMS and its development. The timetable sets out the key dates in the development of the strategy.
The Final Strategy Report
The final strategy report has been published and is available in the Publications section of this website in PDF format.
