Post on 16-Dec-2015
A55/A483 Pinch Point
What are “Pinch Points”Pinch Points are areas identified on the Highways Agency
network of roads that experience high levels of congestion
The Pinch Point Programme (PPP) was set-up as part of the Government’s initiative to deliver improvements to the strategic road network and promote improved traffic flows and stimulate economic growth
The Highway Agency was allocated £300m to deliver these improvements during the period 2012-2015
As the service provider for Area 10, Balfour Beatty Mott McDonald are charged with delivering the scheme
A55/A483 Pinch Point
A55/A483 junction is an essential connection between North Wales and northwest England
Existing problems include: congestion at the junction significant queues and delays at peak times safety issues accidents associated with the existing layout
A55/A483 Pinch Point - Improvements
Improvements being introduced include:Providing additional lanes on Posthouse RoundaboutProviding additional lane on A55 Westbound exit slipNew traffic signal junction at Rough HillChange roundabout to traffic signals at Wrexham
RoadInstallation of a new footbridgeImproved street lighting and barriers
Timescale – September 2014 to March 2015
A55/A483 Pinch Point - Benefits
The aims of the scheme are to:Help reduce daily congestionReduce journey timesImprove safety Stimulate the local economy
Overview of the schemePosthouse Roundabout
Rough Hill Junction
Wrexham Road Junction
Chester
Wrexham
TimescalesFrom 15th September 2014 to 31st March 2015
Phase 1 – Install New Traffic Signals With Right Turn Into Rough Hill – September 15th to October
Phase 2 – Remove Wrexham Road Roundabout and Install New Traffic Signals – October to January
Phase 3 – New Footbridge Across the A55 – November to Christmas
Phase 4 – Widening on Roundabout and Slip Road – January to March
Rough Hill JunctionNew Right Turn Into Rough Hill
New Traffic Signals With Pedestrian Crossings
New Footpath
Chester
Wrexham
Wrexham Road Junction
New Left Turn Into Wrexham Road
Traffic Signal Controller and Maintenance Layby
New Traffic Signals
Chester
Wrexham
Pulford
A55/A483 Roundabout
Additional 4th Lane
New Footbridge
Additional 4th lane
Additional 4th lane and new traffic signals
Chester
Manchester
Wrexham
A55 Westbound Off Slip
Additional 4th lane
New ‘Tiger-Tail’ road marking to separate traffic flows
Manchester
Phase 1 – Rough Hill
Timescale – From September 2014 to October 2014
Works – Installation of traffic signals with right-turn facility into Rough Hill
Road Closures – Overnight closures of A483 between J7 and A55 J37 from Monday to Friday 9pm to 5am (7am at weekends if needed)
Diversions will be signed well in advance
Phase 2 – New Pulford JunctionTimescale – October 2014 to January 2015Works ;
Removal of roundaboutNew drainage systemRaising of carriageway levels Installation of new signalised junction
Road Closures – Overnight closures of A483 between J7 and A55 J37 from Monday to Friday 9pm to 5am (7am at weekends if needed)
Important Information for residents in Pulford and Rossett
Whilst this junction is being constructed there will be;No exit from Wrexham Road onto the A483No right turn into Wrexham Road from the A483
Access to the A483 will be via J7 at RossettWe know this may cause problems for residents
but the drainage works we need to carry out cannot be done safely any other way
We are building a new link from the A483 into Wrexham Road to maintain access throughout the day
Phase 3 – New FootbridgeTimescale – November 2014 to December
2014Works – Installation of new footbridge for
pedestrians and cyclists across the A55Road Closures - Overnight closures of A55
between J35 and J38 from Monday to Friday 9pm to 5am (7am at weekends if needed)
Diversions will be signed well in advance of the closures
Phase 4 – Roundabout and slip roadsTimescale – January 2014 to March 2015Works – Widening of lanes and
reconfiguration of existing roadsRoad Closures – Partial overnight closures of
A55/A483 from Monday to Friday 9pm to 5am (7am at weekends if needed)
Diversions will be signed well in advance of the closures
Phase 4 – Roundabout and slip roadsTimescale – January 2014 to March 2015Works – Widening of lanes and
reconfiguration of existing roadsRoad Closures – Partial overnight closures of
A55/A483 from Monday to Friday 9pm to 5am (7am at weekends if needed)
Lane closures on A55 Westbound exit and the A55 mainline
These lane closures may increase queues slightly during construction but they are necessary for safety, both yours and ours
On Line Details & UpdatesHA Website address - www.highways.gov.uk
Twitter account – Highway Agency North West - @HAtraffic_nwest
Drop in Centre – open every Monday morning from 10.00am until 12.00 am at the site offices at the Rough Hill Junction
ContactsHighway Agency Information Line – ha_info@highways .gsi.gov.uk or 0300 123 5000
Balfour Beatty Mott McDonald - Area 10 – customercare.area10@bbmmjv.com
or 0203 462 1900