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Kerry Road Tie-in Works A483/A489 3/A489 New ewtown n Bypass ss What we need to do Complete tie ins with A483, North and South. Break out existing surfacing Build up embankments Install drainage Install new services

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Kerry Road Tie-in Works

A483/A489 3/A489 New ewtown n Bypass ss

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What we need to do

Complete tie ins with A483, North and South.

  • Break out existing surfacing
  • Build up embankments
  • Install drainage
  • Install new services
  • Lay kerbs
  • Lay new surfacing
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Challenges

  • Width of Existing

Highway & Verge

  • Alignment of existing

Highway

  • Level difference

between new and old road

  • Existing accident

blackspot

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Options for carrying out works

Work under Traffic Signals

  • Construct 1 side of the

road

  • Divert traffic
  • Complete other side
  • 12 weeks to complete
  • Insufficient width for

HGV’s and PSV’s

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Options for carrying out works

Close A483

  • Close Road
  • Complete all works

with no restrictions

  • Re-open road using

new roundabout

  • 2 Weeks to

complete

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Consultation Process

  • Powys CC Highways
  • NMWTRA
  • Dyfed Powys Police
  • County Councillors
  • Newtown Town Council
  • Kerry & Abermule

Community Councils

  • Emergency Services
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Agreed Option

Traffic Signals Closure Duration 12 Weeks 2 Weeks Advantages No diversion required for light vehicles Safer for road users and workers Disruption reduced by 10 weeks Numerous local diversion routes Disadvatages HGVs & PSV's prohibited All vehicles require diversion Disruption from heavy vehicles ignoring width restriction Official diversion +29 Miles Potential for space between lights to gridlock Potential for accidents to queuing traffic Northbound. Traffic Signal Breakdowns Agreed Option Chosen Closure

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  • Closure will commence April 16th 2018.
  • Planned duration 2 weeks
  • Duration could be affected by condition of the

existing carriageway and will be weather dependant.

  • Working extended hours and weekends to minimise

disruption

When are we going to do these works

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Closure Extents

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Diversion Route

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  • Communication to

residents and road users

  • Diversion routes
  • Emergency services
  • Refuse collection
  • School transport
  • Cyclists

Issues to Manage

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  • Public Meetings
  • Notification in Griffiths Newsletter and
  • n Griffiths Website.

https://community.alungriffiths.co.uk

  • Local closure signs to be updated with

any changes in date and times if any changes are required.

  • Gail Jones to keep Powys County Council,

The Emergency Services, Residents (via contact list) and Kerry Community Council informed if there are issues or delays or amendments prior to during the road closure.

Communication

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  • Additional signs at either end of

Wern Ddu Lane, advising road closed to all except residents

  • Police presence on Wern Ddu Lane
  • Additional signage on the A489 at the

Chestnut Drive crossroads which will give lorries the opportunity to turn if they have ignored the previous signs.

  • Condition Surveys of Local diversions

routes prior to and following the Closure

  • Sweeper to clean local diversion

routes

Other Measures