A1(T) Elkesley Junction Improvements - Highways Agency

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The main factors that influence the noise from traffic at a receptor are:• traffic flow;• speed and composition;• road gradient; and• road surface characteristics.The noise level at a particular reception point will also be affected by other factorsincluding the distance from the noise source, the nature of the intervening groundsurface and the presence of any obstructions.Existing Road NetworkThe A1(T) Trunk Road between Peterborough and Blyth is a strategically importantroute linking the southwest and the east coast ports with the northeast of England.Studies carried out by the Highways Agency (HA) during the draft A1(T)Peterborough and Blyth Route Management Strategy (A1(T) RMS) highlighted thataccess to and from the A1(T) at Elkesley were very poor and relied solely on the useof gaps in the central reservation. There are two central reservation gaps along theA1(T) at Elkesley. As a consequence, during congestion or incidents, access toElkesley is very difficult.Noise from road traffic around the Elkesley junctions is dominated by the A1(T),which is of dual carriageway standard and other roads within the vicinity which are ofsingle carriageway standard. Elkesley lies to the south of the A1(T) and is accesseddirectly off the A1(T) carriageway, at junctions at either end of the village.From the analysis of the traffic data, a site visit and knowledge of the A1(T) acquiredfrom other schemes within the area it is concluded that traffic on the A1(T) comprisesof a high percentage of HGVs.Furthermore, during the site visit it was apparent that Elkesley also experiences asignificant amount of HGV traffic along Pepperly Rise, travelling between the A1(T)and a large haulage yard on the outskirts of the village. This was corroborated byanalysis of the traffic data for the road.Scheme DescriptionIt is proposed to improve safety and access at Elkesley by constructing a new twoleveljunction and a local link road to Jockey Lane northwest of Elkesley and closingthe central reservation gaps. The existing speed limit of 50 mph (80 km/h) will beraised to 70 mph (97 km/h) on the A1(T).9.2 Policy and LegislationThe Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB)The Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB), HA213/08, Volume 11, Section3, Part 7, provides advice on the assessment of noise and vibration impacts due to66
oad traffic. It does not provide procedures for calculating noise from road traffic;instead it provides guidance on assessing the potential magnitude of impact ofchanges in noise and vibration levels on sensitive receptors.Calculation of Road Traffic MemorandumThe Calculation of Road Traffic Noise (CRTN) Memorandum describes theprocedures for calculating noise from road traffic. It is necessary to follow theseprocedures when determining entitlement under the Noise Insulation Regulationsdescribed below. It also provides guidance appropriate for the calculation of roadtraffic noise for the environmental assessment of road schemes.The procedures described in CRTN set out requirements for traffic flow, monitoring ofexisting traffic conditions, the type of ground cover, heights and distances ofcalculations, propagation of noise and barriers.The Land Compensation Act 1973Part I of the Land Compensation Act 1973 includes provision for compensation forloss in property value resulting from physical agents including noise. Part II includesprovision for noise mitigation measures at dwellings adjacent to new highways ifcertain conditions are satisfied.The Noise Insulation Regulations 1975 as Amended 1988Under the conditions specified in The Noise Insulation Regulations (NIR) 1975 (asamended in 1988) residential properties may qualify for an offer of noise insulation.In respect of road traffic noise, properties may qualify if all four of the followingconditions are satisfied:The property must be within 300 m of the nearest point of the new or alteredcarriageway;1. The Facade Noise Level due to road traffic on any highway (the “Relevant”noise level) for the design year, or for any intervening year if the noise level ishigher, must equal or exceed 68 dB LA1(T)0,18h, (the “specified” level), withlevels of 67.5 dB LA1(T)0,18h rounded upwards;2. The “Relevant” noise level for the design year, or for any intervening year ifnoisier, must be at least 1 dB LA1(T)0,18h higher than the pre-constructionyear road traffic noise level (the Prevailing Noise Level); and3. Noise from the new or altered road must contribute at least 1 dB LA1(T)0,18hto the “Relevant” noise level.The Highway Authority has a duty under these Regulations to offer Sound Insulationfor residential properties with respect to a new road, and discretionary powers inrelation to altered roads. Various discretionary powers are also available in relation tofaçades or parts of façades contiguous with a qualifying façade. The Regulationsapply to habitable rooms and so exclude bathrooms, toilets, halls and kitchens thatdo not include dining areas.67
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