IMPROVING NOV THE A689 2020 PUBLIC INFORMATION ENGAGEMENT Foreword The need for improvement

Since being elected the very first Tees The A689 already experiences congestion at various Combined Authority has ambitious plans to grow the local economy. Over the locations, particularly in the morning and evening rush next 10 years we want to create 25,000 new jobs and build 22,000 new homes. For all of Valley Mayor in May 2017, my aim has hours. As traffic grows, delays are expected to worsen. been clear – to make our region a better It is important that congestion on the corridor does not this to happen we need a world-class transport system. create a barrier to economic growth in the Tees Valley. place for both the people who live here Transformational improvements to the road network are The A689 already experiences congestion at various and the businesses that call , As with everything I do, this scheme is about improving critical to help us achieve our vision to provide a high- locations on the route, particularly in the morning or home. the lives of local people. It will support more business, quality, quick, affordable, reliable, low carbon and safe and evening peaks. As the demand for the corridor more jobs and more hou​sing across the region, and transport network for people and freight to move within, grows, delay is expected to worsen. It is important that We have ambitious plans to grow our economy and these all-important improvements will help to clear to and from the Tees Valley. congestion on the corridor does not create a barrier to create thousands of good quality, well paid local jobs for traffic blackspots that, for too long, have blighted our economic growth in the Tees Valley. local people, whether on the former Redcar Steelworks roadways. The A689 is a key corridor linking the A1(M) and A19, and site, now known as Teesworks, or by investing in and forms part of the Major Road Network. It links the Tees The Combined Authority is committed to supporting supporting the fantastic small businesses we have. But this isn’t just about what I think. I want you to have Valley to the A1(M) and the wider North East Region. It all road users, and active modes are regarded as an your say on the plans and let us know your thoughts. provides a vital link from the A1(M) to the A19 and on essential element of the Tees Valley’s transport system. An important part of the plan is ensuring we have the To do so, please visit www.teesvalley-ca.gov.uk/ into Hartlepool. The road serves commuters into and As the corridor is developed it’s important that the first-class transport infrastructure and facilities that consultations out of the Tees Valley and provides connectivity for walking and cycling provision is expanded to ensure that are fit for the 21st century, whether that be through a businesses, which is vital to the prosperity of the region. residents and visitors to the region have active modes thriving Teesside Airport, upgraded railway stations or The A689 is also crucial for the ambitious plans for as a transport choice. improvements to our road network. development in the Tees Valley. Traffic from proposed development at Hartlepool’s south west extension and The proposed improvements will reduce congestion, Ben Houchen, Wynyard will both rely on this route. While the junctions encourage inward investment into the region and The A689 is a key corridor linking the A1(M) and A19, Tees Valley Mayor serving commuters in and out of the Tees Valley and accessing the Wynyard developments are proposed to provide sustainable active transport options to the provides crucial connectivity for businesses. The A689 is be improved as part of the Wynyard development with residents and visitors. also crucial for the ambitious plans for development, as work already commenced at the Meadows Roundabout, traffic from proposed development at Hartlepool’s south the wider corridor requires improvement to support the west extension and Wynyard will both rely on this route. Combined Authority’s ambitious plans.

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Darlington Main Line Train Station The proposed improvements will reduce congestion, encourage inward investment into the region and provide sustainable active transport Teesside International Airport options to the residents and visitors

2 Improving the A689 | Tees Valley Combined Authority Tees Valley Combined Authority | Improving the A689 3 What this Tees Valley Combined Authority is What we are preparing an outline business case to apply consultation for government funding to improve the proposing corridor. To help refine our proposals and to is about help make the case for the improvements, we want to hear your views on the shortlist We are proposing a series of upgrades to the corridor to ease traffic congestion for road of options for the route. users, and provide improved facilities for cyclists and pedestrians.

The improvements will:

■ Improvements to the A1(M) Junction 60 ■ Improvements to the A19 / A689 junction at A179 Wynyard ■ A series of smaller junction improvements in Hartlepool Park Road ■ A new traffic free cycle route and footway between Services roundabout and Burn Road Queens Meadow Oxford Street A19 ■ A potential new cycle route between Stockton Road Brenda Road Roundabout and the Wynyard development, that could create A178 Sedgefield a continuous cycle network between Sedgefield A1(M) Junction 60 Owton Manor/ Seaton Lane and Queens Meadow A689 Truro Drive Dalton Back Lane Bradbury Junction Wynyard A689 A689

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4 Improving the A689 | Tees Valley Combined Authority Tees Valley Combined Authority | Improving the A689 5 Option Development Burn Road / A689 roundabout Owton Manor Lane / A689 roundabout The eastbound approach from Burn Road is proposed to The existing roundabout is proposed to be replaced be widened to two lanes. with a signalised junction to make it easier for side road traffic, from Seaton Lane and Owton Manor Lane, to enter the junction. Whilst also improving pedestrian A number of potential improvements for the route were considered and, to further Oxford Street / A689 junction address the problem of congestion, these have now been expanded to include road, crossing facilities in the vicinity of this junction. walking and cycling options. Oxford Street is proposed to be re-opened to create Truro Drive / A689 junction a four-arm crossroads junction. Traffic signals would The shortlisted upgrades will undergo a more detailed assessment. Following this be introduced at the junction, maintaining pedestrian assessment, a preferred option will be announced. crossing facilities at this junction Brenda Road / A689 An additional lane is proposed to be incorporated into roundabout. the junction for traffic turning left into Truro Drive.

A free flow left turn lane is proposed to be introduced for Potential Upgrades interchange and pedestrians must utilise the grassed Dalton Back Lane / Greatham Back Lane / traffic travelling from A689 Belle Vue Way (north-east of A689 junction highway verge beyond the end of the existing footpath the roundabout) to the B1277, south of the roundabout. A1(M) Junction 60 in on the A689. This scheme will ensure that links into the This would improve the capacity for southbound traffic Wynyard Park are provided and the existing pedestrian heading towards the roundabout. It is being proposed to replace the existing uncontrolled footways both sides of the interchange are widened. Traffic signals are proposed at the A1(M) junction 60 staggered junction with a single crossroads junction with This will provide a three metre wide shared surface We want to hear residents views about additional traffic signals in County Durham. This is aimed at providing better pedestrian/cycle route. In addition, upgrades to the balance to the delays at the junction. Additionally, a mitigation measures on Oxford Street, such as parking pedestrian crossings on the interchange slip roads to lay-bys or guard rail. right turn filter would be extended and signalised on the Toucan crossings will allow for the new cycle route. This Walking and cycling improvements eastbound A689 east of the roundabout towards the would provide significant benefit to non-motorised users. Services and Bradbury providing improved access. Stockton Road / A689 junction Proposals include the construction of a cycleway Hartlepool Junctions extending from the Wolviston Roundabout to Queens A19 / A689 Junction The central reservation on the A689 is proposed to Meadow and a new bridge carrying a footway and be realigned to incorporate a right turn lane for traffic cycleway over the A19 at the A19 / A689 Interchange. Park Road / Huckelhoven Way / A689 turning right into Stockton Road. We are also investigating the feasibility of a cycleway Improvements to the A19/A689 interchange involve junction widening of the existing circulatory carriageway to three between the Wynyard development and Sedgefield, but at this stage it is not clear if this improvement lanes by utilising the existing footway on the structure. This footway would be replaced by providing a new The eastbound approach from Park Road, a key access will be included within the funding bid. This, when footway/cycleway bridge to the north of the interchange from Hartlepool Town Centre, is proposed to be widened combined with plans already in place within the Wynyard alongside improved linkages between Wynyard Park to three lanes. And the right turn lane on the A689 development, could provide a high quality cycle route and Billingham/Wolviston to the east. Currently there northbound approach would be extended to increase extending all the way from Hartlepool through to is no linkage into Wynyard Park west of the A19/A689 the capacity at the junction. Sedgefield.

6 Improving the A689 | Tees Valley Combined Authority Tees Valley Combined Authority | Improving the A689 7 Key Facts Benefits

The corridor improvements will support our aspiration to grow the Tees Valley economy OF90% TEES VALLEY POPULATION LIVES by alleviating congestion and providing capacity for future investment. IN URBAN AREAS

150,000 JOURNEYS (APPROX) The improvements will: USE OR CROSS THE A689 CORRIDOR EVERY DAY.

24,000 HGVS (APPROX) ■ Support the economic growth objectives of ■ Provide improved accessibility by cycling to USE OR CROSS THE A689 CORRIDOR EVERY DAY the Northern Powerhouse and Tees Valley Sedgefield, Wynyard, Billingham, Hartlepool City Region; and nearby villages;

■ Unlock development potential in the ■ Improve the attractiveness of the area to Car travel accounts for 73% of all region through the provision of additional inward investors and visitors; journey to work trips in Tees Valley road capacity and improved journey time (2011 Census) and road transport will reliability; ■ Make journeys safer by improving the standard and capacity of the road; and continue to play a significant role in ■ Deliver connectivity enhancements for the future economy of the City Region. TRAVEL freight movements. The movement of ■ Improve the resilience of the network and, BY CAR freight is of particular importance due to therefore, reduce the negative impact of 73% the many industrial and manufacturing events such as roadworks and adverse facilities located in the region; weather. The A689 is a crucial link for much of The A689 accounts for around 35% of traffic going ■ Improve the journey times for local people the development in the area, and so during peak periods; journey times are expected to increase to and from Hartlepool if nothing is done.

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The proposed interventions are expected to reduce delay on the corridor by up to 5 minutes.

8 Improving the A689 | Tees Valley Combined Authority Tees Valley Combined Authority | Improving the A689 9 As we develop our proposals, we will How to find out more assess the impact the scheme will have on How will the people, local businesses and neighbouring communities. To explain our proposals, we have prepared a series of documents and these are scheme affect available to view online at www.teesvalley-ca.gov.uk/consultations An assessment of people and communities will be carried out to understand the potential impacts the our community scheme could have on the existing communities and Where hard copy documents are required please contact us using the details below. community assets.

We will continue to consult with our neighbours and seek to minimise disruption during construction. We want to hear your views

This is your opportunity to give your views on our proposals. There are various ways that you can respond: Environmental Considerations Online: Visit our website at www.teesvalley Email: you can email your feedback to the project -ca.gov.uk/consultations where you find team at [email protected], using more information and the scheme plans. the subject title A689 Improvements We need to balance the need to improve the transport infrastructure in the area against A questionnaire is also available to provide its potential impact on the environment. Environmental issues are very important to us, your feedback Phone: call 01642 524400 to arrange a call back or and environmental specialists are working with the design team to assess the effect the to request materials and a member of our team will By post: you can request information materials arrange for a copy to be sent to you scheme will have on the environment. We are committed to minimising any negative and return your questionnaire, and any other effects the scheme may have on the environment and communities. Where such effects feedback, by writing to Tees Valley Combined are identified, we will take measures to avoid, reduce or rectify the impacts of the Authority, Cavendish House, Business Park, Stockton-on-Tees TS17 6QY scheme. This information booklet provides details of the proposals to help you provide your feedback to this phase of consultation. Further material is available online at As the scheme develops we will undertake further environmental assessment which will www.teesvalley-ca.gov.uk/consultations enable us to understand the potential effects of our proposals. Please ensure your feedback reaches us by Friday 18th December 2020.

10 Improving the A689 | Tees Valley Combined Authority Tees Valley Combined Authority | Improving the A689 11 Project scheme and contact details Tees Valley Combined Authority Cavendish House | Teesdale Business Park Stockton on Tees | TS17 6QY Email: [email protected]