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A46 Ashchurch Junctions Improvements - Forsheda Access Improvement

A46 Ashchurch Junctions Improvements - Forsheda Access Improvement

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The Project

There are several junctions on the A46 at Ashchurch, Gloucestershire, which are operating at close to capacity or, by their nature, stop traffic from flowing smoothly. We have studied these junctions and identified four that would benefit travellers if they were improved. Because the junctions are close together, we need to improve all four junctions to see the full benefits.

This scheme will improve the junction which provides access to the Forsheda Works complex. Traffic waiting to turn right into the complex holds up traffic travelling west on the A46. We have provided a dedicated right-turning lane, leaving the A46 clear for passing vehicles.

To make room for the right-turning lane, we will widen the road on the north side of the A46. For the safety of drivers and our workers, we will temporarily extend the 30mph zone to include the Forsheda works.

The carriageway improvement works are complete, however there remains some further work to remove the old street lighting equipment and to provide electricity supply to the new system.

The Pamington Lane junction was improved in early 2006 and we plan to improve the Northway Lane junction at the same time as these improvements to the Forsheda Access. We plan to improve the Alexandra Way junction during 2008/09, if funds are available.

The main benefit of these schemes is to improve journey times, but the improvements should also reduce the probability of accidents involving vehicles turning right into and out of the Forsheda site.