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A1 Dishforth to Barton Improvement Scheme
A1 Dishforth to Barton Improvement Scheme
- Status
- Planned
- Located in
- Area 14
- Scheme type
- Programme of Major Schemes
The Project
The existing A1 is an all-purpose two lane dual carriageway carrying in the region of 45-54,000 vehicles per day with approximately one-quarter being heavy goods vehicles. The route generally follows the 'Dere Street' Roman Road except for deviations at Leeming and Catterick. Constructed in the 1950's and early 60's, the existing A1 fails to meet present day standards for layout and alignment. There are a high number of sub-standard accesses, central reserve crossings and local road junctions. Slow moving agricultural vehicles use the route to enter and exit farms and fi elds adjoining the A1. The route has a poor accident record with continuing safety, congestion and journey time reliability problems.
The objectives of the proposed improvement are to reduce current high levels of accidents, congestion and enhance journey time reliability by upgrading the existing A1 to dual 3-lane motorway standard. The proposal is generally on the line of the existing road with a localised off-line section at Catterick South, to the west of Bainesse Farm. Motorway junctions are proposed at Dishforth, Baldersby (A61), Leeming, Catterick Central, Scotch Corner (A66) and Barton.
Other crossing points for all users, over or under the motorway, are proposed at:
- Rainton (existing bridge)
- Sinderby
- Street Lane
- Burneston Hargill (Oak Tree Underpass)
- Gatenby Lane (existing bridge)
- Londonderry
- Bedale/Northallerton Road (A684)
- Tickergate Lane
- Catterick Lane/Tunstall Road
- Catterick Road (A6136)
- Brompton South Bridge
- Brompton North Bridge (Station Road)
- Catterick North Bridge
A Local Access Road will be provided where appropriate to meet the needs of local and non-motorway traffic. Care has been taken to meet the needs of equestrians, cyclists, pedestrians and public transport, both local and long distance.
Update
On the 31 March 2008, the Secretary of State for Transport, Ruth Kelly, gave her approval for the Highways Agency (HA) to upgrade 24 miles of the A1 dual carriageway to three-lane motorway standard.
A copy of the Inspector's Report and the Secretary of State's Decision Letter can be found at:
What Happens Next?
The Agency is currently assessing the Inspector's Report in light of the Decision Letter. The scheme will be delivered in two phases subject to successful completion of the statutory procedures. Construction of the southern section from Dishforth to Leeming will commence in late autumn 2008 with construction on the northern section expected to follow in 2011.
Work is now progressing to make the published draft Orders and Scheme as listed in paragraph 1 of the Inspector's Report. Public Notice will be given when the Orders and Scheme are made.
In view of the recommendations made in the Inspector's Report the HA is currently working on new proposals for improved local access on the northern section of the scheme. These proposals will be made public at the earliest opportunity.
The contact for any further information regarding the above, is James Holmes, at the Highways Agency, Lateral, 8 City Walk, Leeds, LS11 9AT, Telephone 0113 283 6220, e-mail james.holmes@highways.gsi.gov.uk.
