Transport Asset Management Plan - Halton Borough Council
Transport Asset Management Plan - Halton Borough Council
Transport Asset Management Plan - Halton Borough Council
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<strong>Halton</strong> <strong>Borough</strong> <strong>Council</strong><br />
<strong>Transport</strong> <strong>Asset</strong> <strong>Management</strong> <strong>Plan</strong><br />
5 Future Network Changes<br />
5.1 Local <strong>Transport</strong> <strong>Plan</strong><br />
5.1.1 Mersey Gateway<br />
The proposed second crossing of the Mersey is Priority 1 in the Local <strong>Transport</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>. Formal DfT<br />
approval to progress the scheme was received in 2005. Work is currently ongoing to take the scheme<br />
through the statutory procedures with planned opening in 2014.<br />
Once completed the new crossing will have an impact on the traffic movements in the <strong>Borough</strong>. It is<br />
anticipated that the high traffic volumes experienced on the existing Silver Jubilee Bridge (SJB) will<br />
transfer to the new crossing thus changing the future maintenance requirements of the SJB complex.<br />
The timescale for the Mersey Gateway means that our current highway maintenance strategies will<br />
remain unchanged for the time being.<br />
5.1.2 Quality <strong>Transport</strong> Corridors<br />
The <strong>Council</strong> has approved the construction of Quality <strong>Transport</strong> Corridor routes. These were initially<br />
designed as improvements to major routes through the <strong>Borough</strong> to provide greater accessibility and to<br />
encourage greater bus use. The corridor approach was subsequently expanded to include minor<br />
highway and transport related improvements related to encouraging cycling and walking as well as<br />
bus usage in a more holistic approach. We will be implementing the provision of quality transport<br />
routes over the period of the LTP (2006 –2011).<br />
5.2 Regeneration<br />
The <strong>Council</strong> is committed to the regeneration of the <strong>Borough</strong>. A number of schemes are currently in<br />
progress, which will have an impact on existing traffic movements and highway maintenance<br />
strategies. These include: -<br />
• EDZ Widnes Waterfront; Extensive development of an 80 Ha site with a mix of light industrial,<br />
residential, commercial, leisure and retail property adjacent to the approaches to the proposed<br />
Mersey Gateway.<br />
• Halebank; Redevelopment of a former out of town retail site with up to 200 residential<br />
properties together with local retail facilities.<br />
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