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