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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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Exhibitions to showcase impact on stakeholders
1 - Revision to Hammer Lane area
Following a review of the side road layout,the link to Bramshott Chase has been realigned closer to the A3 to reduce its impact on residents of Bramshott Chase and on the local environment. More detailed investigation has shown that it is not feasible to provide a northbound off slip road from the A3 onto Hammer Lane as previously shown. Alternative layouts are being investigated, but there is concern that provision of this slip road could increase rat running along Hammer Lane and Woolmer Hill Road. The slip road has therefore been removed from the plan.
2 - Retaining more trees in Tyndall's Wood
Although improvements were made to the alignment through the Tyndall's Wood area in 2002, concern was still expressed about the impact on this locally important amenity of the cut and cover section of the tunnel through the wood. We have further looked into this and have straightened the road alignment, moving it slightly north towards the higher ground of the ridge and lowered the road,which has enabled the bored section of the tunnel to be extended, significantly reducing the number of trees to be felled. This means that tree cover can be retained over the ridge and into the eastern valley. In addition, road drainage settlement ponds have been added in the closed off section of Nutcombe Valley to allow storm water to be naturally cleaned before it reaches existing streams and aquifers.
The new layout is shown above.The realignment would have the following benefits:
- Severance of Tyndall's Wood is further reduced.
- Embankment across Nutcombe Valley is further lowered in height, reducing the footprint, while the earth mounds remain to help screen views of the road from nearby properties.
- Road alignment straightened on the approach to the Hazel Grove Junction.
3 - Relocation lessens impact of Boundless Road Junction
The Boundless Road Junction was originally located at the north end of the scheme where the dual carriageway currently resumes. The junction sat prominently on the ridge and required significant earthworks into the valley on the south side. Link roads were also provided to the existing A3, which had the effect of increasing the footprint of the new road. The junction has now been relocated into the area of landscape earthworks adjacent to Boundless Road. The new road has been further lowered and a 6m high bund provided on the east side to hide traffic from view and to reduce noise levels in the nearby valley. There will be a lane provided from the junction to the existing A3 to maintain access to properties in the Devil's Punch Bowl.
The new layout has the following advantages:
- Reduced visual intrusion.
- Narrower road footprint enabling the alignment to run closer into the side of the valley and reducing environmental impact.
- Reduced cost
4 - Greensand Way Underpass
This underpass has been added to the scheme. It will provide a crossing under the existing A3 for the Greensand Way and adjacent farms. The two gaps in the A3 central reserve will also be closed, improving safety.
