Kerry Road Tie-in Works A483/A489 3/A489 New ewtown n Bypass ss
What we need to do Complete tie ins with A483, North and South. • Break out existing surfacing • Build up embankments • Install drainage • Install new services • Lay kerbs • Lay new surfacing
Challenges • Width of Existing Highway & Verge • Alignment of existing Highway • Level difference between new and old road • Existing accident blackspot
Options for carrying out works Work under Traffic Signals • Construct 1 side of the road • Divert traffic • Complete other side • 12 weeks to complete • Insufficient width for HGV’s and PSV’s
Options for carrying out works Close A483 • Close Road • Complete all works with no restrictions • Re-open road using new roundabout • 2 Weeks to complete
Consultation Process • Powys CC Highways • NMWTRA • Dyfed Powys Police • County Councillors • Newtown Town Council • Kerry & Abermule Community Councils • Emergency Services
Agreed Option Traffic Signals Closure Duration 12 Weeks 2 Weeks Advantages No diversion required for light vehicles Safer for road users and workers Disruption reduced by 10 weeks Numerous local diversion routes Disadvatages HGVs & PSV's prohibited All vehicles require diversion Disruption from heavy vehicles ignoring Official diversion +29 Miles width restriction Potential for space between lights to gridlock Potential for accidents to queuing traffic Northbound. Traffic Signal Breakdowns Agreed Option Chosen Closure
When are we going to do these works • Closure will commence April 16th 2018. • Planned duration 2 weeks • Duration could be affected by condition of the existing carriageway and will be weather dependant. • Working extended hours and weekends to minimise disruption
Closure Extents
Diversion Route
Issues to Manage • Communication to residents and road users • Diversion routes • Emergency services • Refuse collection • School transport • Cyclists
Communication • Public Meetings • Notification in Griffiths Newsletter and on Griffiths Website. https://community.alungriffiths.co.uk • Local closure signs to be updated with any changes in date and times if any changes are required. • Gail Jones to keep Powys County Council, The Emergency Services, Residents (via contact list) and Kerry Community Council informed if there are issues or delays or amendments prior to during the road closure.
Other Measures • Additional signs at either end of Wern Ddu Lane, advising road closed to all except residents • Police presence on Wern Ddu Lane • Additional signage on the A489 at the Chestnut Drive crossroads which will give lorries the opportunity to turn if they have ignored the previous signs. • Condition Surveys of Local diversions routes prior to and following the Closure • Sweeper to clean local diversion routes
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