environmental statement - Rotherham's Online Application for ...

oth lanes on the eastern approach to the junction, which will enable
oversized vehicles to navigate the turns into the site. The crossing point
would be subject to a suitable management practice during both
construction and operation to ensure safe working. The ground would also
be prepared to accept suitable axle loadings. The upgraded junction
proposal is shown on Drawing HJB/681/PA14. Detailed swept path
analysis drawings of the proposed site entrance are included in Appendix
7.
11.18 The Applicant and selected turbine delivery company would prepare a
schedule of any street furniture requiring relocation or temporary removal,
in consultation with the highway authorities, prior to the commencement of
deliveries. The details of all modifications required would be included as
part of the EMP and CMS prior to construction and would be subject to
gaining the appropriate road construction consents and permits for
carrying out works to the public road network.
11.19 There is a well-established procedure covering the movement of ALVs,
such as turbine components, which is administered by the Highways
Agency in consultation with various parties. Prior to deliveries
commencing, the appropriate bodies such as the Police, the emergency
services and local authorities will be consulted via established procedures
to ensure that the timings, management and delivery routes are agreed
and that appropriate permits are in place for the turbine component
movements.
11.20 The condition of the public roads would be surveyed and recorded prior to
them being used by the heavy traffic required for the purpose of
constructing the wind farm. To that end, video footage or a series of
photographs would be recorded and supplied to the local highway
authority. Repair and maintenance work would be carried out on these
roads during and following the construction period to rectify any damage
caused by the passing of heavy vehicles associated with the wind farm.
All works would be carried out to the specification of the local highway
authority.
11.21 The Penny Hill Wind Farm would generate insignificant volumes of traffic
once commissioned, as the only scheduled traffic movements would be
occasional visits made by maintenance staff in light vehicles.
BASELINE TRANSPORT DATA
BASELINE TRANSPORT DATA SUMMARY
11.22 Baseline traffic count data along the adjacent stretches of the M1 and M18
was supplied by the Highways Agency.
11.23 Baseline traffic count data for the local road network was obtained from
RMBC. Traffic data was obtained for 12-hour traffic surveys with data
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Environmental Statement