London to Scotland East Route Strategy March 2017 Contents 1. Introduction 1 Purpose of Route Strategies 2 Strategic themes 2 Stakeholder engagement 3 Transport Focus 3 2. The route 5 Route Strategy overview map 7 3. Current constraints and challenges 9 A safe and serviceable network 9 More free-flowing network 9 Supporting economic growth 9 An improved environment 10 A more accessible and integrated network 10 Diversionary routes 17 Maintaining the strategic road network 18 4. Current investment plans and growth potential 19 Economic context 19 Innovation 19 Investment plans 19 5. Future challenges and opportunities 25 6. Next steps 37
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Highways England 1. Introduction
The modernisation of England’s motorways and major A roads, also known as the strategic road network (SRN), is making a vital contribution to economic wellbeing and growth. This Route Strategy – one of 18 such reports – provides a statement on the current performance of, and perceived pressures on, the London to Scotland East route to inform the planning of future investment.
The SRN supports national and local economic prosperity by: ▪▪ linking together major cities ▪▪ connecting with extensive local road networks ▪▪ providing links to major ports, airports, and rail terminals ▪▪ enabling good access to regions and cross-border routes between the nations of the United Kingdom
The establishment of Highways England through the Infrastructure Act 2015 has changed fundamentally the way we plan investment in the network. Funding is now determined every 5 years, in the Road Investment Strategy (RIS), which is set by Government. We are currently delivering on the commitments that were set out in the first RIS covering 2015 to 2020, which are already making a difference for road users across the network. At the same time, we are working closely with the other 3 bodies with statutory responsibility for the RIS – Department for Transport, Office of Rail and Road and Transport Focus – on preparing for the next RIS (RIS2) for the period after 2020.
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RIS1 Strategic ision as reiterated in RIS Post 2020: Planning ahe ad Purpose of Route Strategies RIS1 Strategic ision as reiterated in RIS Route Strategies provide a high level view of the current Post 2020: Planning ahe ad performance of the SRN as well as issues perceived by E conomy Environment our stakeholders that affect the network. They are one of the key components of research required for developing E conomy Environment Network the RIS. This suite of Route Strategies builds upon the Integration analysis underpinning the first set of Route Strategies capability undertaken between 2013 to 2015, which together Network capability Integration provided the first comprehensive assessment of the entire network. This time the Route Strategies aim to: Safety
▪▪ bring together information from key partners, Safety motorists, local communities, construction partners, Figure 1.1 - RIS1 strategic vision environmental groups and across the business Highways England Strategic Business ▪▪ achieve a better understanding of the condition Plan s key outcomes and performance of our roads, and local and Highways England Strategic Business regional aspirations Plan s keyS outcomesupporting economic growth through a modernised and reliable network that reduces delays, cr eates jobs ▪▪ shape our investment priorities to improve the service and helps business compete and opens up new areas Suppforo dretingvelo epcmeo nnot m ic growth through a modernised for road users and support a growing economy and reliable network that reduces delays, cr eates jobs and helps business compete and opens up new areas help inform the next RIS1 More free-flowing network where routine delays ▪▪ for developme nt are more infrequent, and where journeys are safe r and more reliable More free-flowing network where routine delays Strategic themes are more infrequent, and where journeys are safe r andS mafeor ea ndrelia sbelerv iceable network where no one The Government’s vision for transforming the SRN is should be harmed when travelling or work ing on the network described in the Road Investment Strategy post 2020: Safe and serviceable network where no one Planning Ahead document available on www.gov.uk. This should be harmed when travelling or work ing on vision builds on the 5 broad aims published in the Road the Inmeprtworkoved environm ent where the impact of our activities is further reduced, ensuring a long-term and Investment Strategy for 2015-2020: economy; network sustainable benefit to the environment Improved environm ent where the impact of our capability; integration; safety; and the environment. It also activities is further reduced, ensuring a long-term and builds on Highways England’s 5 strategic outcomes (see susMtaoinraeb alecc beensse fitib tloe tahnde e innvtiroegnrmeatendt network that gives peop le the freedom to choose their mode of Figures 1.1 and 1.2). Using the evidence from this and the transport and enable safe movement acro ss and other 17 Route Strategies, we will develop proposals that Moalore nagccsideess thibel en eatndwor ikn t egrated network that gives peop le the freedom to choose their mode of can help bring the Government’s vision for roads to life. transport and enable safe movement acro ss and alongside the network Figure 1.2 - Highways England strategic outcomes
1See Chapter 6 for more information on the next RIS
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Transport Focus We commissioned Transport Focus, the road user watchdog, to undertake research on road user priorities. Stakeholder engagement More than 4,400 interviews were undertaken with drivers across the SRN. Figure 1.4 below shows the breakdown Building on the engagement we started in the first by user type and purpose. round of Route Strategies, we have continued to work Completed interviews closely with a wide range of stakeholders to enhance our understanding of the strategic road network, and identify 3,487 79% where users and other stakeholders feel investment Completed interviews is needed. 3,487 79% We used a number of methods to collate information. 322 7% For example, we launched an online tool for customers 322 7% and stakeholders over the summer of 2016 to inform us 407 9% of the issues and challenges on our roads that affected them. As well as information collated from a range of 407 9% people within Highways England, more than 300 different 206 5% stakeholder organisations provided important feedback on the network during the evidence collection period. 206 5% Commuting 501 11% There were also more than 370 individual members of the public who contributed information. In total, around 2,700 Commuting 501 11% individual points were raised by external stakeholders. Business 1,367 31%
Business Leisure 2,4571,367 56%31% Figure 1.4 - Driver sample breakdown Leisure 2,457 56% Business 250 fleet managers from a mix of industries, si e and regions Local authority 250 fleet managers from a mix STBs/LEPs of industries, si e and regions Individuals
Others The research found that the users of the London to Scotland East route rated the motorway and A road sections of the route quite differently, with only 54% of users rating their experience of the motorway sections Figure 1.3 - External stakeholder responses as either extremely good or fairly good, but 76% of users giving the same rating to the A road sections. As Table We are increasingly working with subnational transport 1.1 shows, 40% of users experienced problems using the bodies (STBs), including Midlands Connect, England’s route, with roadworks and then congestion cited as the Economic Heartland and Transport for the North, so we two main causes. can ensure that their developing strategies and planning The full report has been published on Transport are integrated into our thinking (and vice versa). Focus’s website www.transportfocus.org.uk/research- publications/publications/road-to-the-future. We will continue to work closely with Transport Focus to understand customer priorities to ensure that the next RIS reflects their needs.
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Experienced Second largest Route impacted Largest problem problems % problem
61% M25 to Solent
58% London Orbital and M23 to Gatwick
50% South Coast Central
46% Solent to Midlands
44% East of England
43% Birmingham to Exeter
41% South West Peninsula
41% North and East Midlands
40% London to Scotland East
40% South Pennines
39% Kent Corridor to M25
37% London to Scotland West
32% Midlands to Wales and Gloucestershire
30% Felixstowe to Midlands
30% South Midlands
28% London to Leeds East
27% London to Wales
17% North Pennines
Delays caused Roads busy/ Congestion/ Roadworks by accidents/ high volume traffic queuing roads closed of traffic
Table 1.1 - Transport Focus summary
4 Highways England 2. The route
The London to Scotland East route provides a north–south strategic link between London and Scotland through the east of England, serving many key towns and conurbations along the route, including Milton Keynes, Northampton, Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Sheffield, Leeds, Tees Valley and Tyne and Wear. The route is of major local, regional, national and international significance, forming part of the Trans-European Transport Network.
The route runs the length of the M1 from the M25 near London to Leeds, where it follows the A1 and A1(M) to the border KEY with Scotland. It also includes: London to Scotland East route SRN ▪▪ the A5 running in parallel to the M1 from junction 9 at Harpenden to where it joins the M1 at junction 18 near Rugby2 ▪▪ the A168 and A19 from Dishforth to the north of Newcastle/ Gateshead area, where there are the supplementary links A690, A194(M), A184 which serve the Tyne and Wear conurbation ▪▪ links within the Tees Valley area via the A66(M), A66, A174 and A1053
The route is made up of a mixture of road standards, ranging from 4-lane motorway on the M1 to all-purpose single carriageway sections on the A1 and A5. Smart motorways are well established on the route, including sections of hard shoulder running and all lane running. Ongoing investment will see the roll-out of further smart motorways schemes along the M1. The route serves a number of key national and international gateways and freight terminals, including Luton Airport, Reproduced using Ordnance Survey data © Crown Copyright 2016 Daventry Rail Freight Interchange, Magna Park, East Midlands Airport, Newcastle Figure 2.1 - Route overview map Airport, the Port of Tyne and Teesport. Further large freight developments are also planned in the corridor.
2Once the new A5-M1 link is completed in spring 2017, the A5 to the south of the link through Dunstable to M1 junction 9 will be detrunked
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The route caters for a high proportion of long-distance commercial journeys, due to its strategic nature and the number of distribution centres along its length. However in a number of areas, particularly around Milton Keynes, south of Leeds, in Tees Valley and around Newcastle and Gateshead, a significant proportion of the traffic is locally based, with drivers making short trips. The interaction between these long and short distance trips often results in congestion, particularly in peak hours. The busiest sections of the route are between London and Luton. Additionally, and unusually for the SRN, the A5 through Dunstable and Towcester also functions as the town’s high street, which means it is used by all types of vehicles and features signal-controlled junctions and pedestrian crossings. The proportion of freight across the route is generally high owing to its strategic economic role. The M1, A1 and parts of the A19 are part of the Trans-European Transport Network which is considered vital for trans- European travel. The route has a significant proportion of long-distance journeys, which are for commercial and leisure purposes. As a major north–south link, the route plays a very important role in supporting the retail, tourism and leisure industries. There are major shopping centres on the route at Leicester’s Fosse Shopping Park, Meadowhall in Sheffield and Metrocentre Gateshead. It serves the Peak District, North Yorks Moors, Yorkshire Dales The M1, A1and parts and Northumberland National Parks. The A1 and A19 cross the Hadrian’s Wall alignment in the Newcastle of the A19 are part of area. In addition, the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, the Trans-European Northamptonshire, has a significant impact on the route in July. Core Network which There are 4 significant sections of the route maintained is considered vital for and operated on behalf of Highways England under the private finance initiative by design, build, finance and trans-European travel. operate (DBFO) companies. These are the: ▪▪ M1 A1 Link Road (Lofthouse to Bramham) ▪▪ A1 Darrington to Dishforth ▪▪ A19 and A168 from Dishforth to the Tyne Tunnel, including the A174, A1053 ▪▪ A66 from A19 to Teesside Park
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7 8 Highways England 3. Current constraints and challenges
This chapter outlines the emerging issues raised by stakeholders and More free-flowing network is supplemented by Highways Congestion is an issue at a number of locations England information. throughout the route, particularly where there is a mixture of long- and short-distance traffic near urban areas. The following text and figures within this chapter provide For instance, the London commuter belt generates a summary of the information collected and applied to congestion on the M1 in Hertfordshire, the Leeds our strategic themes. conurbation creates congestion on the M1, the Tyne and Wear conurbation on the A1 and A19 and the Tees Valley conurbation on the A66 and A19. A safe and In order to resolve congestion on the mainline, smart serviceable network motorway coverage is either already in operation or planned to be introduced along sections of the M1. In the There are concentrations of safety issues at various north, smart motorway coverage is less comprehensive. points along the route as shown in figures 3.1 to 3.4. While this technology has served to relieve mainline The combination of congestion and the short distances congestion, issues with queuing remain at a number of between consecutive junctions contributes to many junctions along the route. safety issues along sections of the route. The second section of the major projects upgrade of the Several junctions on the M1 have high accident rates, A1(M) route to motorway standard between Leeming including junctions 6a, 15a, 21 and 28. Queuing traffic and Barton will be completed in 2017. This is the second may at times also pose a safety risk in terms of rear section of a scheme to provide continuous motorway- shunts or queuing on the main carriageway. standard carriageway between the north and south of the country. The section of A5 between Old Stratford to Towcester is single carriageway and also acts as a high street through In Tyne and Wear, A1 mainline widening schemes have the centre of Towcester. This poses a safety risk as partly been completed with more sections committed. heavy traffic volumes share road space with pedestrians, There are a number of junctions along the route where cyclists and parked cars. traffic exceeds the capacity designed at the time of Parts of the route are single carriageway, which tends construction because of unexpected traffic growth. to restrict capacity and can lead to drivers taking risks These junctions are primarily near large urban centres when overtaking, particularly when travelling behind slow- such as the M1 junctions between London and Milton moving traffic. There are single carriageway sections on Keynes, junctions near Nottingham, Sheffield and Leeds. the A1 between Morpeth and Berwick, parts of the A66 in Tees Valley, and the majority of the A5. Congestion problems also arise where the SRN meets local roads, for instance, in the Sheffield area, particularly On the A1/A1(M) between Hook Moor and Scotch Corner around Meadowhall and in Tees Valley, where incidents there is a lack of convenient HGV parking, leading to on the local or strategic road networks can lead to rapid- unsuitable parking on local roads. flow breakdown and area-wide congestion.
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Supporting economic An improved environment growth
The route is a critical strategic link between the South There are a number of environmental challenges at East, East Midlands, Yorkshire and North East. It is vital different locations across the length of the route. to the pan-regional economy as well as providing access Air quality is a significant issue, for the majority of the M1 to many major urban areas. As a key spine through between Sheffield and Leeds near Blaby and Lutterworth the country, the route plays a major role in supporting and on the A5 in Towcester. the national economy and will remain a key driver in supporting future economic growth. A significant proportion of the route between Sheffield and Leeds is a designated Noise Important Area because The targets for economic growth being promoted by the of heavy traffic flows on the M1 and densely populated Northern Powerhouse, the Midlands Engine for Growth surrounding areas. The A19 near Peterlee and west of and England’s Economic Heartland will increase the case Sunderland are also noise sensitive areas, as are multiple for improved and more reliable connectivity between the sections of the A1 bypass to the west of Gateshead economic hubs and their surrounding regions. and Newcastle. Congestion at a number of points on the network Flooding is a notable issue on various points of the route is considered to restrict economic growth. A lack of including on the M1 south of junction 38 in Yorkshire. capacity on the A19, A174 and A66 corridor near Other environmental issues raised by stakeholders across Middlesbrough is considered to be restricting local this route include water quality and habitat protection. housing growth, as is the A19 to the north of Newcastle. Although the exact alignment of HS2 high-speed rail has not yet been determined, the route will provide a north– A more accessible and south link between London and Leeds that traverses the same regions as this route. It may run parallel to the SRN integrated network between Birmingham and Leeds at some locations and there is also potential for stations to be located close The evidence base highlighted a number of locations to junctions. Highways England will monitor closely the where there was a lack of technology which meant that potential impacts of the HS2 plans as they move closer drivers were unable to make informed route choices. to implementation. A lack of an east–west strategic link to the south of the The strategic economic growth plan (The Road to M62 results in inappropriate HGV routing between M1 Growth) has identified a number of economic opportunity junction 39 and M62 junction 25. areas – potential business hotspots – near the route, Poor cycle accessibility and difficulties for pedestrians which we look at in the next chapter. These are likely to contribute to severance issues either side of the A1 over generate additional development traffic at a number of the single carriageway sections north of Morpeth. locations, some of which are already congested.
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Increasing congestion at A5 3 roundabout at Old Stratford will 4 A worsen due to development Luton Luton Kelly's Kitchen junction capacity 10 is constraining future growth 10a
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Congestion and noise issues A1(M) A19 between the A19/A689 Wynyard junction and the Norton junction
Lack of strategic messaging on A1(M) /A1 61 north of A66 junction Hartlepool Teesport Stockton- on-Tees Middlesbrough Capacity issues at the A19 Tees Crossing, A19/A66 interchange and Portrack junction on gt lin A66 ar Congestion issues due to at-grade D junctions on the single carriageway section 4 Redcar of the A66 between Blands Corner and 17 Little Burdon, stifling growth in Darlington A
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42 with M62 junction 29 due to 1 ( interaction between 2 smart Harrogate M motorways and M621. Short weaving ) York lengths cause queuing back on mainlines and Lofthouse roundabout
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Figure 3.3a - Key challenges for the route
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A1(M) A19 Safety issues at the A19/A179 junction
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Flooding and noise issues on Teesport Safety issues on the A19 the A1(M) between Scotch Stockton- between the A1027 and A66 Corner and the A194(M) on-Tees Middlesbrough Safety issues at the A66/Long on gt Newton interchange lin A66 ar D 4 Redcar 17 Perceived poor public transport and A walking and cycling facilities between Darlington and Middlesbrough Durham Air and noise pollution along the A174 2 A66(M) 17 between Ormesby and Lazenby Tees Valley A Airport No north-facing slip roads A66 55 at A1(M)/A66(M) junction Congestion and safety issues at the A19/A174 Parkway interchange are constraining development Northallerton Richmond A 1 Accessibility issues on the 9 A19 at a number of junctions between the A66 and A1 A 1 A number of Noise Important Areas on A168 and A19 between the A1(M) Lack of HGV parking leading to and A174. Reduced speeds due to inappropriate parking on local roads A slow-moving farm traffic between Hook Moor and A66 1 (M ) Lack of strategic messaging between 50 A1(M) junctions 48 and 49 8 16 KEY Ripon 49 A 48 Supporting economic growth A 1
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Harrogate M Safe and serviceable network ) York Improved environment Accessible and integrated network Wetherby Safety issues at junction 44 Leeds Bradford Airport A64 44 Planned growth in the Leeds City Region, Leeds including the Aire Valley Enterprise Zone Bradford
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Congestion and safety issues on A1 single carriageway between Ellingham and Berwick-upon-Tweed
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Congestion issues at the Congestion issues along the A19 A1 Blagdon junction from Cobalt Park to the Tyne Tunnel
Congestion and safety issues at A1/A19 junction at Seaton Burn Blyth Congestion issues at Tyne Tunnel
Congestion at all of the A1 junctions between junctions 75 and 80 A 6 96 Newcastle-upon-Tyne Newcastle International A Tyne 1 Airport 9 Tyne A69 Tunnel A184 Congestion and AQMA 4 at the A19/A194 junction 9 Congestion at A1 Gateshead 1 ) A M Coalhouse (junction 67) A ( 1 Sunderland
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Congestion issues on A1 mainline at Birtley and A194(M) interchange Durham 62 Congestion and AQMA on Congestion and safety issues at A184 / A1(M) between A194(M) White Mare Pool junction, Chester-le-Street and Birtley constraining economic growth in 61 Hebburn area. Also issues for cyclists
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The A19/A1056 Although SRN access to Newcastle Blyth Killingworth interchange Airport is good, there are issues experiences safety issues regarding access by the local road network and other modes. The A19 Holystone junction A experiences safety issues 69 Safety issue at the Westerhope 6 Newcastle-upon-Tyne interchange (junction 76) Newcastle Tyne International A Tyne Air quality issues at the 1 Tunnel Airport 9 A19/A194 junction A69 A184 Safety issues at A19/A184 Testos 4 19 junction and congestion at Safety issues between A1 Birtley Gateshead A ) M A19/A1290/Downhill Lane junction interchange (junction 65) to ( Sunderland Warreners House north of Morpeth A 1 Safety issues at A194(M)/A195 Follingsby interchange A1 between the A194(M) and the 64 A 63 1 A19 Seaton Burn is subject to 9 flooding and Noise Important Areas
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Diversionary Routes An essential facet of a resilient road network is the ability to effectively divert traffic away from closed carriageways in the event of an unplanned incident. The map indicates the diversionary routes that currently exist on this route and that have been agreed with the local road network operator. However, it should be noted that the provision of these routes is dependent upon the nature of the incident and the suitability and availability of the surrounding network. In some instances, the diversion route may not be suitable for HGV traffic or might not be available due to events on the local road network. A review is currently underway to improve the quality and coverage of these routes, and to improve the traffic management procedures that are relied upon to implement these routes in the event of a carriageway closure.
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Route Diversion road network via local road Strategic road network Contains Ordnance Survey Data © Crown Copyright and database right 2016
Figure 3.5 - London to Scotland East diversionary routes
17 Maintaining the strategic road network We carry out routine maintenance and renewal of roads, structures and technology to keep the network safe, serviceable and reliable. We also ensure that our contractors deliver a high level of service on the SRN to support operational performance and the long-term integrity of the asset. The heavy year-round use of all our routes means that they require regular maintenance and inspections for repairs to keep them fully operational, in order to support economic growth. Our maintenance regime focuses on 4 key aspects of the routes: road surfaces, bridges and structures, drainage and earthworks. The summary condition of each on this route is set out below:
Road surface The surface condition across the route is considered to be sound or having some deterioration with less than 0.5% having severe deterioration that would require focused investigation. Future developments Bridges and structures We have taken steps to transform our approach to The structures across the route are mostly in very good maintenance by establishing an asset management or good condition. According to an analysis of current programme that develops and implements the Asset data, fewer than 2% of our structures are in poor or very Management Framework for Highways England. poor condition. The framework aligns strategic objectives with regional asset management plans and lifecycle asset management Drainage plans. It also includes the analysis required to plan the Drainage assets are represented by both linear assets (for investment and expenditure on the strategic road network example pipes, channels, ditches, drains) and non-linear during the next road period, developing the business assets (for example gullies, chambers). Across the route, case options for capital renewals. It will provide a clear drainage assets are considered to be in good condition articulation of the total value that will be delivered by for linear assets and fair condition for non-linear assets. investment in RIS2, including the costs and benefits of Of those assets inspected, just under 70% of linear delivering the capital renewals programme. assets have no defects, while just under 60% of the non- linear assets have only superficial defects. Operations We are establishing a nationally consistent approach to Earthworks the management of our operational capability through The geotechnical earthworks across the route are our Operational Excellence change programme. This will considered to be in fair condition with the total length of deepen our understanding of how our interventions impact earthworks that require further investigation amounting to on the performance of the network and on the journeys of less than 4%. our customers. We are using the latest analytical software New assets have an operational ‘life’, during which, to process traffic data and gain insight into: under normal conditions and maintenance, the risk of ▪▪ how our operational services can improve safety failure is expected to be low. Beyond this period, the and provide security to road users risk of asset failure is expected to increase, although for ▪▪ how the attendance of a traffic officer has an impact many types of asset the risk of failure remains low and on incident durations we do not routinely replace assets solely because they how information provided by Highways England are older than their expected operational life. We use a ▪▪ can benefit road users who plan their journeys combination of more regular maintenance and inspection, beforehand and then while on their journeys along with a risk-based approach to ensure that assets remain safe while achieving value for money from our By better understanding our current operational maintenance and renewal activities. performance, we can create a baseline from which we can identify opportunities for improvement.
18 Highways England 4. Current investment plans and growth potential
Investment in the strategic road ▪▪ commercial development – an assessment of the relationship between the main property sectors and network can make areas more the SRN attractive for inward investment, ▪▪ international gateways – a review of principal international gateways (ports and airports) and their unlock new sites for employment and contribution to the economy housing and facilitate regeneration. ▪▪ socio-economic analysis and future forecasts – mapping of socio-economic data (population, deprivation and employment) and sectoral forecasts From servicing the UK’s logistics needs, linking our up to 2030. This included identification of the likely manufacturing heartlands and connecting to our growth forecasts for all sectors with a particular focus international gateways, supporting services-driven activity on those sectors heavily dependent on the SRN in high-growth towns and cities, to meeting the needs of our visitor economy, the SRN is critically important to The Road to Growth sets out our evidence findings to servicing the UK economy. date and the steps we will take to enhance our enabling role in supporting economic growth. Economic context Innovation Highways England has been working with a wide range of stakeholders to develop a strategic economic growth In April 2016, we published our Innovation, Technology plan, which we are calling The Road to Growth. This plan and Research Strategy which set out how Highways explores the economic role of the strategic road network, England will use pioneering behaviours to help support and aims to explain how we will further increase our our strategic objectives and create value for customers contribution to the UK economy. As part of the evidence and stakeholders. base for The Road to Growth, over 400 economic The £150 million Innovation Designated Fund was hotspots – or economic opportunity areas (EOAs) – established to support innovative capital projects and to around the SRN have been identified in consultation with support developing the use of emerging technologies, Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs). The figures in this new materials and ways of working. chapter highlight the EOAs which most closely align and are supported by the route. Investment plans To inform the development of The Road to Growth and assess the relationship between the SRN and economic The following figures show the location of Highways growth, a suite of evidence reports were completed. England major improvement projects which have These reports were published alongside The Road to previously been announced to help tackle some of the Growth discussion paper and were subject to public issues on the network. The Highways England website consultation from November 2016 to January 2017. and delivery plan updates should be consulted for the Alongside the engagement we have undertaken with latest information. all LEPs across England, the following evidence reports The figures also show strategic studies which have have ensured we have a more comprehensive economic been progressed during RIS1, innovation projects and evidence base and a better understanding of future economic opportunity areas. challenges and opportunities: ▪▪ economic growth and the SRN – an evidence review of the relationship between transport investment and economic growth
19 London to Scotland East Route Strategy
London to Scotland East - Route Strategy: Map 1 of 4
KEY M1 Highways England major improvement project Innovation
Strategic study
Leicester Economic opportunity areas Housing and mixed use
Mixed employment cluster
Urban centre A 5 69 M International gateway Industrial
Market Harborough Research and technology 20 Energy M1 junction 19 Intermodal transport hub 19 improvements scheme M6 Logistics
Northampton-Daventry A45
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M1 junctions 13–19
15 Logistics sector A38 Bedford
A A5 Towcester relief road 5 Milton 1 3 2 4 4 A Towcester Keynes A
13 M Luton Airport 1 A421 3 4 A Luton Luton 10 10a A5–M1 Link road
Oxford to Cambridge Expressway strategic study 6a M25
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Figure 4.1 - Investment plans and economic opportunity areas
20 Highways England
London to Scotland East - Route Strategy: Map 2 of 4
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Barnsley M1 junctions 32–35A 37 Rotherham
M1 junctions 35A–39 35A KEY 18 M Highways England major improvement project Sheffield 32 Thurcroft Trans-Pennine tunnel strategic study Innovation Strategic study
Sheffield – Rotherham Economic opportunity areas Housing and mixed use
Mixed employment cluster Chesterfield Urban centre
International gateway 29 M1 Chesterfield Industrial Research and technology 28 Energy
Intermodal transport hub
Logistics 8 3 A East Midlands 26 Enterprise Gateway Nottingham
A52 Nottingham junctions A52 Derby 25
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Greater golden triangle (M69, M6,M1), A5 corridor and 20 M1 Junctions 19-23A Coventry–Nuneaton–Leicester (M69, Corridor)
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Figure 4.2 - Investment plans and economic opportunity areas
21 London to Scotland East Route Strategy
London to Leeds East - Route Strategy: Map 3 of 4
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Harrogate M ) KEY
M621 junctions 1–7 Wetherby Highways England improvements major improvement project South west Leeds Innovation (A63, M621) Leeds Bradford A64 International 44 Strategic study Leeds Economic opportunity areas 43 Bradford 48 Housing and mixed use M606 621 M Lofthouse Mixed employment cluster 42 Urban centre M1 junction 45 Wakefield International gateway Halifax Industrial M M1 junction 42/M62 Huddersfield 1 39 junction 29 Lofthouse Research and technology interchange M62 Barnsley Energy Intermodal transport hub M1 junctions 35A–39 37 Logistics M Trans-Pennine tunnel strategic study 1
Figure 4.3 - Investment plans and economic opportunity areas
22 Highways England
London to Scotland East - Route Strategy: Map 4 of 4
KEY
Highways England major improvement project Innovation A1 north of Ellingham enhancements Strategic study
Economic opportunity areas Housing and mixed use A1 Morpeth to Ellingham dualling Mixed employment cluster
Alnwick Urban centre
A International gateway 1 Industrial
Research and technology
Energy
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Logistics A1 N of Newcastle
A1(M)/A1 and A19 Technology enhancements Blyth
A1 Scotswood to North Brunton Newcastle A1 Corridor
A A19 Coast road 69 A19 6 Newcastle A19 Corridor Newcastle International Tyne Airport A19 Testos and Downhill Lane junction improvements A69 A184 Newcastle-upon-Tyne 4 Sunderland A19 corridor 19 A ) Northern trans-Pennine strategic study Gateshead A (M 1 Sunderland A1 Birtley to Coal House (J65–J67) 64 A 63 19
Durham 62
Durham 61 Wynyard Newton Aycliffe
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Figure 4.4 - Investment plans and economic opportunity areas
23 24 Scotland Berwick- Upon-Tweed
Alnwick A 1 A1 Berwick-upon- Tweed to Seaton Burn
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Seaton Burn A19 (A1 to A690) A 1 A 9 6 Newcastle-upon-Tyne 96 Newcastle International Tyne Airport A69 A184 4 A194(M)/A184 A1 19 A ) Gateshead (M (A1 to A19) 65 Sunderland A1 J65 to J80 64 A 36 19
Durham 62 A19 (A690 (Sunderland) to A66 (Middlesbrough))
61 A1(M) (A194(M) (Birtley) Hartlepool to A69 (Scotch Corner)) 60 Stockton- Highways England on-Tees Middlesbrough Teesport A1053 1 on A gt lin A66 ar D
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Route Strategies have identified study areas on the strategic68 road network 1 Ripon 49 A which require further investigation of the issues raised A1(M)by (A66 (Scotchstakeholders Corner) and to M1 (Hook Moor)) A 1 ( identified through Highways England intelligence.Harrogate TheseM study areas will
47 ) now be assessed further as part of our development for RIS2. Wetherby
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1 the route. Colours/shading are Upon-Tweed Huddersfield M62 for presentational purposes Barnsley only and no prioritisation has 37 been considered at this stage. Rotherham M 1 M1 (A1 to M1 J32) 18 M
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Chesterfield 1
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Blyth A38 28 Seaton Burn A19 (A1 to A690) A M1 J25 to J29 1 A 9 69 Newcastle-upon-Tyne 6 26 Newcastle Nottingham International Tyne Airport Derby A52 A69 A184 25 A52 4 A194(M)/A184 A1 19 A ) 3 6 5 (M (A1 to A19) 4 Gateshead A A 65 Sunderland A50 24 A1 J65 to J80 64 A 23a 36 19 East Midlands Loughborough A19 (A690 (Sunderland) Durham 62 1 to A66 (Middlesbrough)) M
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61 42 A A1(M) (A194(M) (Birtley) Hartlepool to A69 (Scotch Corner)) 21a 60 Stockton- 3 Leicester 21 A on-Tees Middlesbrough Teesport 5 A1053 9 1 on A gt M6 M1 J20 to J21a lin A66 ar D Market A174 Harborough 57 20 Durham A66, A19 and A174: A66(M) Tees Valley 2 A1(M) to A1053 Airport 17 A66 5555 A M6 19 A14
Rugby Northallerton Richmond A M45 17 1 9 5 4 A A 1 A19/A168 (A174 (Thornaby) Northampton to A1(M) (Dishforth))
A 1 15a (M ) 15 Bedford 8 16 Ripon 49 A 14 Towcester Milton 1 3 42 4 Keynes A A A A1(M) (A66 (Scotch Corner) 5 to M1 (Hook Moor)) 13 M 1 A A421 M1 J1 to J14 1 (
Harrogate M 3 4 A 47 ) Luton Luton A 10 A5 – M1 to A361 5 10a Wetherby Dunstable
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▪ Congestion at M1 junction 8 is currently constraining 14 ▪ growth within Hertfordshire. Towcester Milton 1 3 42 4 Keynes A A A ▪▪ Local traffic is affected by diversionary routes along the 5 entire route from M1 junction 1 to junction 14. 13 M ▪▪ Congestion at M1 junction 10 may constrain development. 1 A421 ▪▪ There are safety issues at M1 junction 6a. 3 4 A ▪▪ There is congestion between M1 Junctions 12 and 15. Luton Luton ▪▪ Queues from congestion at the western dumbbell A 10 of M1 J15A block back to the mainline, leading to 5 10a safety concerns. Dunstable ▪▪ The route has a poor safety performance in general.
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▪ The high street function in Towcester poses a number of free-flow ▪ 6a M25 and safety issues. The route also lies within an AQMA. 21 ▪▪ The A5 route from Old Stratford to Towcester is single carriageway, which affects safety. M25 M1 ▪▪ There is congestion at A5/Brackley Road and A5 Tove (Towcester) roundabout. ▪▪ Congestion at the A5 roundabout at Old Stratford will continue to increase with growth throughout Milton Keynes. ▪▪ There is slow-moving traffic through Potterspury on the A5. ▪▪ Junction capacity at Kelly’s Kitchen is constraining future growth.
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47 ) A50 24 23a East Midlands Wetherby Loughborough
Leeds Bradford M1 junctions1 A64 20 to 21A International M Leeds 4444 Bradford A46 ▪▪ This study area is one of the worst on the network for 43 42 48 journey delays. A M606 21 ▪▪ Businesses suffer costs due to congestion on the M6 Lofthouse 21a M1 between junctions 21 and 21A where growth is 42 being restricted. Wakefield 3 Leicester ▪▪ There are air quality issues on this section, at Blaby 21 Halifax A 5 and Lutterworth. M 9 ▪ Congestion at M1 junction 21 and on the mainline Huddersfield 1 ▪ M6 creates safety problems. M62 Market Barnsley Harborough 20 37 Rotherham M6 M 19 A14 1
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Sheffield 32 5 4 A Northampton 31 M1 junctions 25 to 29 15a 15 ▪ M1 junction 29 suffers from congestion. M ▪ Bedford
Chesterfield 1 ▪▪ There is congestion on M1 junction 29 to 28 southbound near Mansfield. 14 MansfieldTowcester ▪▪ MThereilton is congestion on1 M1 junction 27 to 28 29 3 42 4 Keynes A A A northbound near Mansfield. 5 ▪▪ There are safety issues at M1 junction 28 which also 13 suffers from congestion.M 1 A38 28 A421 ▪▪ There is congestion at M1 junction 26 at Nottingham. 3 4 A ▪▪ M1 junction 27 experiences congestion and safety issues. The nearby A608/A611 junctionL alsouton suffers congestion which can block backL touto then M1. A 10 5 26 Nottingham 10a Dunstable Derby A52 25 A52
3 6 5 9 4 A A A50 24 23a East Midlands 6a 21 M25 Loughborough
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Leeds Bradford M1 (A1 to M1 junctionA64 32) International Leeds 4444 Bradford ▪ There are capacity issues at M1 junctions 32 and 33 which affect 43 ▪ 48 traffic speeds on the mainline. M606 1 2 ▪ At M1 junctions 34 and 35 there are congestion issues which M6 Lofthouse ▪ cause mainline queuing, and constrain development. 42 ▪▪ There is a lack of strategic messaging between M1 junction 35 to Wakefield junction 38 to inform driver route choice, particularly in relation to Halifax the trans-Pennine routes. M
Huddersfield 1 ▪▪ Lack of a strategic link to the south of the M62 results in inappropriate HGV routing on local roads between M1 J39 and M62 M62 J25. Barnsley ▪▪ There is congestion at junctions 39, 40 and 41, and on the local road networks, which is forecast to worsen as a result of planned 37 growth in Wakefield and Kirklees. Rotherham ▪ At Lofthouse M1 junction 42 with M62 junction 29 interaction M ▪ 1 between congestion on 2 motorways leads to short weaving lengths that cause queues back on the mainlines at the 18 M interchange and on Lofthouse roundabout. ▪▪ Planned growth in East Leeds will have an impact on M1 junctions Sheffield 32 45, 46 and 47, which already have congestion and safety issues from capacity and interaction with the lcoal road network. 31 ▪▪ Air quality and noise are significant issues on the M1 between Sheffield and Leeds, and there is flooding south of M1 junction 38. ▪▪ There is congestion at Hook Moor A1(M)/M1 bifurcation. M
Chesterfield 1
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A174 ▪▪ The southern section of this study area is one of the 57 worst on the network for journey delays. Durham A66(M) Tees Valley 2 ▪▪ There are safety issues at junction 44 for the A64. 17 Airport A A66 5555 ▪▪ At M1 junction 47 and surrounding links, there is congestion resulting in safety issues. ▪ Between junctions 48 at Boroughbridge and 49 at Northallerton ▪ Richmond A Dishforth, where the A168/A19 route diverges, there 1 9 is limited driver information to guide route choice for A northbound long-distance traffic. 1 ▪▪ On the A1/A1(M) between Hook Moor and Scotch Corner there is a lack of convenient HGV parking, A leading to inappropriate parking on local roads. 1 (M )
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Hartlepool A19/A168 (A174 (Thornaby) to A1(M) (Dishforth)) 60 Stockton- ▪▪ There are safety issues at central reserve gaps, on-Tees Middlesbrough Teesport including junctions and private accesses. A1053 1 n AlnwickA to ▪▪ There are a number of Noise Important Areas. ng rli A66 A a D Slow moving farm traffic affects journey time 1 ▪▪ reliability issues.
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65 A ▪▪ There is a lack of technology on the A19 to 1 Sunderland (
Harrogate M actively manage incidents. 64 A 471 ) 36 9 ▪▪ Capacity constraints at the A19 Tees Crossing cause delays and safety issues, and it is difficult to manage incidents. The Local DurhamWet6h2erby Authorities are developing a business case for capacity improvements, in consultation with Highways England. Leeds Bradford A64 International The A19 Portrack interchange has capacity and 6L1eeds 4444 ▪▪ weaving issues. Bradford 43 Hartlepool 48 ▪▪ There are safety issues at the A19/A179 junction. M606 1 2 60 ▪▪ There are safety issues at central reserve gaps, M6 Lofthouse Stockton- including junctions and private accesses. 42 on-Tees Middlesbrough Teesport ▪▪ There are Noise Important Areas on the A19 to Wakefield A1053 the south west of Sunderland and to the west of 1 on Halifax A gt Peterlee. lin A66 ar D M
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Durham 62
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Hartlepool ▪▪ There are only south-facing slip roads at A1(M) junction with A66(M), limiting potential turning 60 movements for traffic going north. Stockton- ▪▪ There are congestion, journey quality and safety on-Tees Middlesbrough Teesport issues at the A19/A174 Parkway interchange, A1053 and north of the junction on the A19, which are 1 on A gt lin A66 constraining development plans. ar D ▪▪ The at-grade junctions on the single carriageway section of the A66 between Blands Corner and Little 57 A174 Burdon have capacity and congestion issues which Durham are stifling growth in Darlington. A66(M) Tees Valley 2 17 ▪ There is poor connectivity for pedestrians, cyclists Airport A ▪ A66 5555 and public transport networks along the whole of the A66/A19/A174 corridor between Darlington and Middlesbrough. Northallerton Richmond A ▪ The local authorities are developing a business 1 ▪ 9 case for improvements to Tees Valley east-west A connections in consultation with Highways England. 1 ▪▪ There is a lack of technology on the A66 to actively manage incidents. There are safety issues at the A A66/Long Newton junction. 1 (M ) ▪▪ There are air and noise pollution issues along the A174 between Ormesby and Lazenby. 8 16 Ripon 49 A A 1 (
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Leeds Bradford A64 International Leeds 4444 Bradford 43 48
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A1(M) (A194(M) (Birtley)Blyth to A66 (Scotch Corner)) Seaton Burn A 1 A 9 6 Newcastle-upon-Tyne 96 Newcastle International Tyne Airport A69 A184 4 A1 19 A ) Gateshead (M 65 Sunderland 64 A 36 19
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60 Stockton- on-Tees Middlesbrough Teesport A1053 1 on A gt lin A66 ar D
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▪▪ There are safety and congestion issues at Scotch Corner. Northallerton ▪▪ ThereRic hism ao nsafetyd issue at the A1(M) junction A 62 for Durham. 1 ▪▪ There are congestion issues on the A1(M) between9 Chester-le-Street and Birtley. A ▪▪ There are Noise Important1 Areas near A1(M) junction 62 and between junctions 63 and 65. ▪▪ The A1(M) is partly within an AQMA between Birtley and Chester-le-Street. A ▪▪ There are no slip roads facilitating1 access to the A1(M) northbound from the A66(M) and to the A66(M) eastbound (to Tees Valley)(M if travelling from the north on the A1(M). ) ▪ There are accessibility issues for cyclists A1(M) junction 56 to junction 65, including ▪ 8 severance issues at junction 62 at Durham.16 Ripon 49 A A 1 (
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Leeds Bradford A64 International Leeds 4444 Bradford 43 48
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37 Rotherham M 1
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Derby A52 25 A52
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Scotland Berwick- Upon-Tweed A194(M)/A184 (A1Bly thto A19) Seaton Burn A 1 ▪ There are safety and congestion issues at the A 9 ▪ 69 Newcastle-upon-Tyne A184/A194(M) White Mare Pool junction which are 6 preventing economic growth. Newcastle International Tyne ▪▪ Provision for cyclists is also poor at the junction. Airport ▪ There are safety issues at the A194(M)/A195 A69 ▪ A184 Follingsby junction. 4 A1 19 A ) There is poor cycle provision at the A194(M) Gateshead (M ▪▪ Alnwick Havannah, A194(M) Follingsby and A184 West 65 Sunderland Pastures junctions. A
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Hartlepool A19 (A1 to A690) 60 Stockton- Blyth ▪▪ There are congestion issues at the A19/A194 on-Tees Middlesbrough Teesport A1053 junction, which is also part of an AQMA, along Seaton Burn n 1 to the A19 from Cobalt Park to the Tyne Tunnel and A A g 1 lin A66 at the A19/A180 Moor Farm junction, which are A 9 ar 6 D Newcastle-upon-Tyne constraining development. 96 Newcastle ▪▪ There are safety issues on the A19 between the International 57 Tyne A174 A1 at Seaton Burn and the A690, particularly at Airport Durham the grade-separated junctions along the corridor. A66(M) Tees Valley A69 72 A184 Airport 1 ▪ There are congestion and safety issues at the A66 5555 4 A ▪ A1 19 A19/A184 Testos junction, the A19 Holystone A ) Gateshead (M junction and the A19/A1056 Killingworth junction. 65 Northallerton Sunderland ▪▪ There are accessibility issues on the A19 at a Richmond A 64 A 1 number of junctions between the A66 and A1. 36 19 9 A 1
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HarroDgate M 34 47 ) 57 A174 Durham A66(M) Wetherby Tees Valley 2 17 A66 5555 Airport A Leeds Bradford A64 International Leeds 4444 Northallerton BradforRdichmond A 1
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37 26 Nottingham Rotherham M Derby A512 25 A52 18 M 3 6 5 4 A A A50 Sheffield 2432 23a East Midlands 31 Loughborough 1 M M
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9 M6
26 NottinghamMarket Harborough 20 Derby A52 25 A52 M6 19 A14 3 6 5 4 A A Rugby A50 24 M45 23a 17 East Midlands 5 4 A Loughborough Northampton 1 M 15a A46 15 Bedford 42 A
21a 14 Towcester Milton 1 3 42 4 Keynes A A A 3 Leicester 5 21 A 5 13 9 M 1 M6 A421 3 4 A Market Luton Harborough Luton 20 A 10 5 10a Dunstable M6 19 A14
Rugby 9 M45 17
5 4 A Northampton 6a 21 M25
15a 15 M25 M1 Bedford
14 Towcester Milton 1 3 42 4 Keynes A A A 5
13 M 1 A421 3 4 A Luton Luton A 10 5 10a Dunstable
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Seaton Burn A 1 A 9 6 Newcastle-upon-Tyne 96 Newcastle International Tyne Airport A69 A184 4 A1 19 A ) Gateshead (M 65 Sunderland 64 A 36 19
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▪▪ There are link and junction safety issues betweenHar thetlepo A1ol Birtley interchange (junction 65) to Seaton Burn (junction 80). ▪▪ The A1 between the A194(M)60 and the A19 Seaton Burn is subject to flooding, particularly around junctionStockto n-65 at Birtley and between the A69 and A696. There are a number oofn -NoiseTees ImportantMiddles Areasbrough in theTe corridor.esport A1053 ▪▪ There is poor cycle provision1 o nat all A1 junctions between junction 65 A gt Birtley and junction 80 Seatonlin A Burn.66 ar D ▪▪ There is congestion at A1 Coalhouse interchange (J67). ▪ There is poor cycle provision on the A696 at multiple junctions between ▪ 57 A174 the Newcastle Airport and the A1.Durham A66(M) Tees Valley ▪ There is congestion at all of the A1 junctions between2 junction 75 and ▪ 17 A66 junction 80. 5555 Airport A
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A1 Berwick-upon-Tweed to Seaton Burn
▪▪ There are congestion, safety and accessibility issues at A1/A19 junction at Seaton Burn, and congestion issues at the A1 Blagdon junction. ▪▪ There is poor provision of cycle and pedestrian facilities on the A1 north of Seaton Burn. Scotland Berwick- Upon-Tweed ▪▪ There are safety issues at a number of locations on the A1 north of Seaton Burn including A1/A197/Clifton Lane and multiple junctions between Felton and Alnwick. ▪▪ There are also congestion and connectivity issues at the A1/A197 Clifton junction, which does not cater for all directional traffic movements. ▪▪ The A1 at Mousen is single carriageway with poor longitudinal and vertical alignment, resulting in reduced driving comfort, poor Alnwick visibility and increased accident risk. A 1 ▪▪ Issues on the A1 single carriageway between Ellingham and Berwick upon Tweed include traffic-flow disruption, delays and safety issues. ▪▪ Flooding is a problem on the A1 west of Cramlington, south of Alnwick and between A1/B653 junction and Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Blyth
Seaton Burn A 1 A 9 6 Newcastle-upon-Tyne 96 Newcastle International Tyne Airport A69 A184 4 A1 19 A ) Gateshead (M 65 Sunderland 64 A 36 19
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Leeds Bradford A64 International Leeds 4444 Bradford 43 48
M606 21 M6 Lofthouse 42 Wakefield Halifax M
Huddersfield 1
M62
Barnsley
37 Rotherham M 1
18 M
Sheffield 32
31 M
Chesterfield 1
Mansfield 29
A38 28
26 Nottingham
Derby A52 25 A52
3 6 5 4 A A A50 24 23a East Midlands Loughborough 1 M
A46
42 A
21a
3 Leicester 21 A 5
9 M6
Market Harborough 20
M6 19 A14
Rugby M45 17
5 4 A Northampton
15a 15 Bedford
14 Towcester Milton 1 3 42 4 Keynes A A A 5
13 M 1 A421 3 4 A Luton Luton A 10 5 10a Dunstable
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M25 M1 Highways England 6. Next steps
Our findings from this and other In the decision phase, the consultation feedback will assist the Department for Transport in developing RIS2. Route Strategies, as well as other In turn we will develop a Strategic Business Plan (SBP) setting out how we will deliver RIS2 as a business. research, will inform our first Strategic Both the RIS and SBP will be reviewed by the regulator Road Network Initial Report which of roads, the Office of Rail and Road, to ensure that we have made the most efficient decisions. The final is to be published later this year. documents are to be published in 2019. This will form the basis of a public consultation, which in turn will feed ▪▪Strategic Studies into decision-making on the next Research ▪▪Route Strategies ▪▪Highways England produces Road Investment Strategy (RIS2). (2015-18) Strategic Road Network Initial Report on the state of the network We are looking ahead to the next RIS and how we can support the Secretary of State in ensuring that value for Evidence used money investments are made in the road network. The in drafting RIS2 process for developing RIS2 is set out in our licence, and is in 3 phases: research, decision and mobilisation. ▪▪Department for Transport produces We are currently in the first phase –research phase Road Investment Strategy – where we are gathering wide-ranging evidence on Decision ▪▪Highways England produces the state of the network and how we can ensure that Strategic Business Plan (2018-19) ▪▪Office of Rail and Road reviews the improvements have maximum impact. The series of efficiency of both Route Strategies, of which this is one, is an important part of this phase alongside the outcomes of strategic studies which looked at particularly complicated RIS2 finalised problems on parts of the network and how to tackle and published them. Another key source of evidence is the Strategic Economic Growth Plan (The Road to Growth), which examines where and how the SRN can help support economic growth. This will emphasise that sectors Mobilisation ▪▪Highways England produces the Delivery Plan dependent on the road network employ 7.4 million (2020) people, that we are already doing a great deal to support growth and that we want to do even more. Now that this series of Route Strategies is published, we 1 April 2020 - Road will continue our engagement with stakeholders, including Period 2 begins other transport providers and authorities, on how best to address problems and maximise opportunities. For example, in working towards seamless end-to-end Delivery (post 2020) journeys for our customers, we will be focussing on how the strategic road network links with local roads and Figure 6.1 - RIS2 high-level process other modes of transport. Findings from the research phase will feed into Highways England’s Strategic Road Network Initial Report, expected to be published later this year, which will outline Highways England’s ambitions for the network across 2020–2025 and beyond. The Initial Report will be the subject of public consultation.
37 London to Scotland East Route Strategy
In the finalmobilisation phase, we will set out a Delivery Plan with a detailed programme of investment to be carried out in 2020 to 2025 on the basis of the commitments in RIS2. Continued investment in modernisation, maintenance and operation will further improve the road network on top of the measures and schemes currently being undertaken, and will allow us to further support users of the strategic road network and the UK’s economy. The rigorous process of developing RIS2 should ensure that the best use is made of taxpayers’ money and that investments have the maximum impact. The views and perspectives of different stakeholders, including motorists, are important to us. Stakeholders may also wish to contact one of the partner organisations. For example, stakeholders can keep up to date with Transport Focus’ work, by signing up to their monthly electronic newsletter Road User Voice. Alternatively, stakeholders may prefer to make their views known through one of the many organisations involved in RIS2. They include the AA, RAC, RAC Foundation, Road Haulage Association, Freight Transport Association, Campaign for Better Transport, Confederation of British Industry and many others. We will provide information about the process and emerging findings at events for representative organisations in spring 2017. At the same time, we are developing the dialogue with emerging STBs, local government, LEPs, business groups and environmental organisations. We want to align our analysis, and eventually our decision-making, with that of other organisations, so that we can maximise the benefit of investment, for example focusing on improving the interconnectivity between different modes and between the strategic and local road networks. This should lead to a richer discussion during public consultation on the Strategic Road Network Initial Report.
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