A1(T) Elkesley Junction Improvements - Highways Agency

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These design options were presented to the public in February 2008. The exhibitionwas well attended, with over 200 visitors. Both versions of the new scheme werewelcomed, and generally felt to be the best yet exhibited. However, some ideas forfurther improvements were expressed and these have been carefully considered inthe design process.The Preferred Version – Version 1Following the Public Exhibition scheme proposals were developed. On 22 nd July2008 the Secretary of State for Transport announced the preferred version for theElkesley junction improvements. Based on the exhibited 2008 scheme, Version 1(Figure 2.3) provides for the northbound slip roads to be linked to Coalpit Lane. Thisavoids the need for an additional roundabout south of the A1, which reduces thelength of most journeys between the village and the northbound A1. It also movesthe proposed link road between Coalpit Lane and Jockey Lane westwards fromPepperly Rise. To reduce the effects of traffic, including lorries accessing theCrookford timber works on Coalpit Lane/Pepperly Rise, the scheme included a newroad parallel to Coalpit Lane from the end of High Street to the west of PepperlyRise. This will be part-funded by Nottinghamshire County Council and will allow theresidential section of Coalpit Lane to be converted into cul-de-sacs.Key Design Elements of Version 1Along with the existing road layout outlined for the options considered in 2007 –2008. The Preferred Version’s amendments include:• The introduction of a new over-bridge structure with a roundaboutconstruction to the north of the existing carriageway;• The creation of a new road junction along Coalpit Lane, with associatedwidening of Coalpit Lane;• Earthworks associated with road construction and new structures which mayconflict with the undulating topography characteristic of the agriculturallandscape;• Additional lighting columns and associated levels of light pollution;• Loss and severance of field hedgerows – in particular around the newrealigned junction with Coalpit Lane and the High Street;• Loss of agricultural land to the north and south of the A1(T) corridor;• Closure of the existing A1(T) lay-by – currently a large number of lorries parkat this location and are a consistent feature of the local landscape setting(viewpoint 14); and• Localised effects on setting of residential property on Pepperly Rise (CoalpitLane).22
It is anticipated that these amendments will aid the flow of local traffic and farmingmachinery to and from local field networks.ConsultationConsultation with statutory and non-statutory agencies is an integral part in theassessment of the potential environmental impacts of a scheme. The aim of thisconsultation has been to obtain any baseline/specialist knowledge of the site.The following agencies were consulted:• Environment Agency (EA);• Natural England;• English Heritage;• Nottinghamshire CountyCouncil (NCC);• Bassetlaw District Council(BDC);• Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust;• Nottinghamshire BadgerGroup;• Royal Society for theProtection of Birds (RSPB);• Nottinghamshire Biological andGeological Record Centre(NBGRC)• Farming and Wildlife AdvisoryGroup;• Local Mammal Recorder –John Ellis;• Local Bird Recorder – AndyHill, and,• North Nottinghamshire Batgroup23
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