Purpose

The
approved A29 Realignment Scheme will deliver a 4.34km road to
the east of Eastergate, Westergate and Woodgate
villages.  The new road alignment will
provide the highway infrastructure needed to support the planned
strategic development of the area by providing access to land for
residential and commercial development.
 
The Barnham Road Roundabout
which links Fontwell Avenue to Barnham Road.is an essential part of
the implementation of the A29 Phase 1 scheme
 
Installation of the proposed
roundabout and realignment of the access to the Halo commercial
area will support the early delivery of the proposed Primary School
on land south of Barnham Road (part of the Southern Development
Area), It will also provide highways access for part of the
southern development area, plus overcome wider development
constraints.
 
 

Decision

The Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport
has approved –
 

(1)    
delegated authority to the Assistant Director (Highways, Transport
and Planning) to approve the updated scheme detailed design;
 

(2)    
the commencement of the procurement process and award by the
Assistant Director (Highways, Transport and Planning) of the
contract for the construction of the Barnham Road roundabout at the
conclusion of the procurement process in accordance with the
evaluation and tender requirements described and within the
financial parameters set out in the report; and
 

(3)    
delegated authority to the Assistant Director (Highways, Transport
and Planning) and Director of Law and Assurance to commence and
conclude all negotiations and agreements required to acquire land
for the Phase 1A scheme.