Archived decisions

Decision Maker:

Executive Member - Policy and Resources

Date of Decision:

4 March 2009

Decision Title:

Project Appraisal: M27 Junction 5 Improvement Scheme - Phase 1

Decision Reference:

457

Report From:

Director of Environment

Contact Name:

Heather Walmsley

Telephone:

01962 846089

E-mail:

[email protected]

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

EXECUTIVE MEMBER FOR POLICY AND RESOURCES

PROJECT APPRAISAL

(Externally Funded)

PROJECT:

M27 JUNCTION 5 IMPROVEMENT SCHEME - PHASE 1

COMMENCEMENT DATE:

JULY 2009

COMPLETION DATE:

DECEMBER 2010

PLANNED YEAR OF START IN ACCORDANCE WITH CAPITAL PROGRAMME: 2009/10

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Scheme

This report provides a justification and policy background for the proposed M27 junction 5 improvement scheme based upon the need to improve accessibility in the area and the need to provide infrastructure improvements in order to cater for the growth requirements of the South East Plan, also identified as part of the Regional Transport Strategy.

The report provides full scheme details based upon the proposed improvement to the M27 junction 5 which involves full signalisation on all arms and dedicated left slip roads on Wide Lane, A335 Stoneham Way and the M27 Westbound off-slip. The report further breaks down the phasing of the scheme in construction and funding terms, focussing on Phase 1, which is the main subject of the report.

This report seeks approval for authorisation to be given for negotiations to acquire land to be commenced, for Phase 1 of the scheme to be implemented, and for appropriate Traffic Regulation Orders and Footpath Diversion Orders to be advertised.

The scheme supports the Corporate Strategy objectives and will help make Hampshire safer for all through better managing and controlling traffic access onto this busy motorway junction and reducing queuing on the motorway off-slips. The improvement will enhance quality of place through investing in infrastructure, reducing queuing and congestion ensuring the local economy can continue to prosper. Appropriate landscape measures will assist in minimising the impact upon the environment.

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Recommendations

Please see the Executive Summary for the recommendations.

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Introduction

The M27 Junction 5 currently experiences significant peak hour delays which have a direct effect upon accessibility in the area particularly in relation to Southampton International Airport and Southampton (Airport) Parkway Station as well as Eastleigh town centre. Delays at the junction also have safety implications in terms of the effective operation of the motorway mainline and its off-slips and in particular the west-bound off-slip which regularly has peak hour queues of over 200 metres. The situation at junction 5 is being compounded by incremental additional traffic growth associated with piecemeal developments in the area and will be further compounded by forthcoming allocated and planned growth. In order to enable the traffic at junction 5 to be managed in a more effective way improvements are essential.

The policy justification for Improvements to junction 5 stem from the growth objectives of the South East Plan (SEP). In addition the scheme will assist in furthering the strategic development proposals of the PUSH Region.

The SEP identifies the South Hampshire Strategic Employment Zone (SHSEZ) as a regionally significant employment zone and regeneration area located directly north of the M27 junction 5. The SHSEZ which has recently been renamed Eastleigh RiverSide covers an area of approximately 130 hectares of which around 100 hectares are proposed for development or redevelopment. An element of housing will be included as part of the development of Eastleigh RiverSide. The SEP also includes growth at Southampton International Airport as a policy objective which again is located directly north of the M27 junction 5.

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4.1

Details

The proposed scheme comprises a number of improvements to the roundabout junction and its approaches. The phasing of the scheme is detailed below:

Phase 1 - Westbound Off-Slip

(i) M27 Westbound off-slip - The existing off-slip comprises a two lane approach to the traffic signals at the roundabout junction. Under the proposals the nearside lane will be widened to form a dedicated left turn lane into A335 Stoneham Way. The lane will be segregated with hatched road markings and a physical kerbed island. The kerbed island will be 2.5 metres wide at the stop line to accommodate double head traffic signals and taper down to a width of 1.5 metres at the other end of the island. The off-side of the slip road will be widened as proposed by the Section 278 application for the South Street development. This widening will provide adequate width to allow the single remaining lane to flare into two lanes, approximately 75 metres from the roundabout junction. The nearside of these two lanes will be designated for `Chandlers Ford' and the offside will be marked for `Eastleigh'. The segregated lane will be marked `Southampton'.

(ii) Monks Brook Playing Fields underpass - this structure passes beneath the A335 Stoneham Way and will be widened on both sides under Phase 1.

Phase 2 - A335 Wide Lane

(i) A335 Wide Lane - The existing Wide Lane approach comprises a single lane flaring into two lanes at the roundabout junction. Under the proposals a segregated left turn lane will be provided. The left turn lane will diverge from the single lane at approximately 200 metres from the roundabout to allow direct access onto the M27 eastbound on-slip. The lane will be segregated with hatched road markings and a physical kerbed island. The kerbed island will be 2.5 metres wide at the stop line to accommodate double head traffic signals and taper down to a width of 1.5 metres at the other end of the island. The single approach lane to the roundabout will flare into two lanes at approximately 130 metres from the roundabout junction. The segregated lane will be marked `M27 Eastbound'; the inside lane is marked `Southampton' and `M27 Westbound' and the offside lane is marked `M27 Westbound' and `Chandlers Ford'.

(ii) The Eastleigh Link Culvert bridges the A335 Wide Lane will be widened on both sides. The widening will include mitigation measures to satisfy Environment Agency requirements in the form of otter ledges and bat boxes.

(iii) The existing lay-by on the A335 Wide Lane will be removed.

Phase 3 - Future Phase to Northern Side of Junction

This phase of the scheme is not formally part of this report, as no funding is currently identified. As such, this section is provided for information only. A separate Project Appraisal for this phase of the scheme will be submitted in due course, when suitable funding has been secured.

(i) Stoneham Lane approach - The existing Stoneham Lane approach comprises a single lane flaring into two lanes at the roundabout junction. Under the proposals Stoneham Lane will flare from a single approach lane to two lanes at approximately 220 metres from the roundabout (just past the existing lay-by). The outside lane then splits again at approximately 60 metres from the roundabout creating three lanes at the signal stop line. The inside lane is marked `M27 Eastbound and Eastleigh'; the centre lane is marked `M27 Eastbound' and `Southampton' and the third lane flare is marked `Southampton' and `M27 Westbound'.

(ii) The existing lay-by on Stoneham Lane will be reduced in length by approximately 50 metres (approximately 10 car parking spaces).

(iii) Footpath 28 - Footpath 28, which links the underpass with old Stoneham Lane and Monks Brook, will be realigned along a route that is more in keeping with the current desire lines. As the footpath passes through the western playing field it will meander within an area and will be landscaped to encourage use within an area 30 metres from the northern boundary fence. Grass verges measuring 1.5 metres will border the footpath on both sides. Planting/landscaping will be located beyond the verges and a stock proof fence incorporated to provide a border between the footpath/planted area and the open field.

A Footpath Diversion Order will be required in order to facilitate this aspect of the scheme and as such the proposals will need to be advertised. The land along the route of the footpath is owned by the County Council. Rights of Way and Estates Practice have been consulted and are supportive of the proposals. No consultation with user groups has taken place to date but no objections are anticipated due to the new route being located on existing desire lines, and improved amenity value gained by the associated landscaping

(iv)A335 Stoneham Way - The existing approach comprises a two lane dual carriageway. Under the proposals a dedicated left turn lane will be provided into the M27 westbound on-slip, starting approximately 270 metres from the roundabout. The lane will be segregated with hatched road markings and a physical kerbed island. The kerbed island will be 2.5 metres wide at the stop line to accommodate double head traffic signals and taper down to a width of 1.5 metres at the other end of the island. The segregated left turn lane is to be marked `M27 Westbound' and `M3'. The inside lane of the dual carriageway is marked `Chandlers Ford' and `Eastleigh'; the outside lane is marked `Eastleigh' and `M27 Eastbound. The existing lay-by on the A335 Stoneham Way will be removed.

(v)Roundabout Circulatory Carriageway - The existing roundabout comprises a two and three lane circulatory carriageway. Under the proposals a three lane carriageway will be provided for the whole roundabout. This will be undertaken by removing areas of hatched road markings and widening the outer traffic islands. Road marking will be provided around the roundabout as appropriate for the following destinations; M27 Eastbound, M27 Westbound, Eastleigh, Southampton and Chandlers Ford.

General Works Applicable to All Phases

(i) Improvements to surface water drainage:

a. The existing surface water is drained from the highway via a network of road side gullies, carrier drains and open ditches. The water is collected and discharged into Monks Brook in three locations. To the south of the roundabout runs an open ditch, lined with concrete slabs, that collects water from a variety of sources, including the highway, before discharging into Monks Brook. Across the centre of the roundabout, just north of the mainline motorway runs a carrier drain that carries water from a variety of sources, including highway water before discharging into the Brook. To the north of the roundabout runs an open ditch, lined with concrete slabs, that collects water from the highway before discharging into Monks Brook adjacent to Eastleigh Link Culvert;

b. In accordance with current design standards for surface water drainage, flood control and Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) a drainage network has been designed that will utilise the existing outfall locations into Monks Brook. The additional flow created by the increased area of carriageway will be attenuated using grass swales that will not only control the flow of water but will also act as a filter and pollution control measures before the discharging the water into the Brook;

c. The existing ditches that are not subject to change as a consequence of the works will remain as lined ditches (concrete slabs). All new ditches will be naturalised ditches to improve filtration and biodiversity;

d. The surface water will be drained from the highway using road side gullies, kerbed drainage units and carrier drains;

e. Pollution control units will be provided in the locations where the water will be discharged into Monks Brook but cannot be controlled by SUDS methods; and

f. In Wide Lane the existing ditches at the toe of the existing embankments will be removed. These have become very overgrown and difficult to maintain. The drainage will be provided by roadside gullies and carrier drains in the highway verge at road level. This will greatly improve access for maintenance operations and pollution control;

(ii) upgrading the existing street lighting;

(iii) upgrading the traffic signal control; and

(iv) undertaking diversion/protection works to buried statutory undertaker plant, as necessary to enable construction.

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5.1

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5.3

Targets and Outcomes

The scheme aims to provide the first phase of the M27 junction 5 Improvement in line with the following key dates:

Confirmation of Funding from PUSH for Phase 1 March 2009

Tenders out for Phase 1 April 2009

Construction of Phase 1 Commences Summer 2009

Phase 1 completed Autumn 2009

Phase 1 of the scheme aims to reduce queuing on the westbound M27 off-slip approach to the junction and improve safety through better traffic management.

There may be potential savings in combining Phases 1 and 2 into a single contract, and the progress of any early discussions on this matter will be reported orally at the meeting.

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6.2

Standards

The scheme design complies with Department for Transport and Hampshire County Council's standards and has been safety audited at the appropriate stages in the design process.

A location plan and detailed drawing are attached.

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Statutory Procedures and Consultation

Temporary road closure orders and speed limit reductions will be required to facilitate the construction works. Subject to the recommendations in this report being approved the following Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO) will be advertised:

(i) to reduce the speed limit on the A335 Stoneham Lane (50 mph), A335 Wide Lane (40 mph) and the roundabout circulatory carriageway (40 mph);

(ii) to revoke the current waiting restriction on Wide Lane lay-by; and

(iii) to amend the existing TRO on Stoneham Lane lay-by to correspond with the reduced size of lay-by.

Public Consultation

Initial public consultation regarding the improvements to the M27 Junction 5 was undertaken in January 2007 as part of the consultation on the South Hampshire Strategic Employment Zone (SHSEZ) Area Action Plan Issues and Options Stage. The consultation included the preferred alignment for the Chickenhall Lane Link Road which connects directly into and includes improvements to junction 5 and forms the primary and direct access into the SHSEZ newly-named Eastleigh RiverSide proposed employment site. Eastleigh RiverSide is being progressed as a joint project, with the County Council leading on transport matters including access and the Borough Council leading on land-use development issues. The consultation was led by Eastleigh Borough Council as Local Planning Authority. The consultation identified support for improvements to junction 5 from Southampton International Airport. No objections were received in relation to the proposed scheme as part of the consultation.

Eastleigh Borough Council is fully supportive of the scheme which is fundamental to the delivery potential of Eastleigh RiverSide.

In order to keep the public and local interest parties fully informed in relation to the progression of the scheme, a website is being prepared, which will include information about the scheme and will remain active during the course of the construction phase, to ensure that residents, businesses and employees can keep up-to-date with the works programme and any changes that may become necessary. The web site will be live from February 2009 to coincide with proposed advance works starting on site.

For the advance clearance works, barriers and cones will be required to protect the workforce working adjacent to the carriageway, however the impact to local traffic will be minimal. To publicise these works a press release and advanced road work signs will be provided two weeks before the works commence. The advance works have funding secured and are to be approved prior to this Project Appraisal.

Before the start of the main works it is proposed to undertake a public information event that will present information boards at key local sites. This will take place in Spring 2009 prior to the start of the main works in the summer. The purpose of the information event will be to notify local people about the aims and objectives of the proposals and to provide information about the work programme and the impact of the works on local traffic movements.

During construction the scheme will impact on the business and residential community located in proximity to the junction, including Eastleigh town centre and Southampton International Airport, particularly in relation to access to the strategic motorway network.

As far as practicable it is intended to keep disruption to a minimum, however in order to keep businesses and residents informed of progress during the construction phase, regular updates will be provided on the County Council's website.

Eastleigh Borough Council and Southampton City Council are fully supportive of the scheme.

Southampton International Airport and South West Trains (Southampton Airport Parkway Station) are fully supportive of the scheme.

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Policy Considerations

The Regional Transport Strategy proposals identify a regionally significant transport hub around Southampton International Airport designated as an International Gateway and adjacent to Southampton Airport Parkway Station and Eastleigh Station which are both accessed via the M27 junction 5. The Eddington report also seeks to enable improved access to ports and airports.

The need to provide an improvement at the M27 junction 5 is a high priority for both Hampshire County Council and Transport for South Hampshire. The proposed access road for the Eastleigh RiverSide, the Chickenhall Lane Link Road (CLLR) connects directly into junction 5 and is being progressed as a top priority major transport scheme which will open up the allocated employment zone to enable the development to take place.

Commitment to the scheme is included in the second Local Transport Plan (LTP2) 2006-2011. The scheme is included in the Transport for South Hampshire Towards Delivery Statement April 2007 as part of a package of improvements for Access to Eastleigh RiverSide. The progression of the CLLR and the delivery of the Eastleigh RiverSide is dependent upon the improvement scheme at junction 5 being in place.

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Environmental Impacts

The works are predominantly confined to the existing highway and therefore the environmental impact expected in these areas is small. The scheme does, however, require the acquisition of neighbouring land parcels that are currently overgrown with vegetation.

The M27 junction 5 lies within two kilometres of the designated River Itchen Site of Area Conservation (SAC) under the European Directive 92/43/RCC. Under the requirements of the Habitats Regulations an Appropriate Assessment (AA) Screening Matrix has been produced taking into account the potential impacts upon the reason for the designation. The conservation of natural habitats, wild flora and fauna has been taken into account including consideration of site clearance for site investigation, then pre, during and post the construction period of the scheme.

A preliminary ecology inspection identified the potential presence of dormice, bats, water voles, otters and reptiles. Habitat surveys to investigate the extent of each have been completed.

Habitat surveys have identified the presence of dormice (European Protected Species), between Stoneham Lane and the M27 east bound off slip and a second result on the west bound on slip of the M27.

The River Itchen is considered to be an otter stronghold in the south of England and supports the strongest population in Hampshire. Suitable habitat for otter is available in Monks Brook, a tributary of the Itchen.

In relation to the lengthening of the Eastleigh Link culvert, an otter ledge will be installed and habitat enhancement will be undertaken within the brook and adjacent bank side to minimise disturbance to this species.

To mitigate against the potential impact on the SAC by severance and also pollution run off, severance of connectivity, the following water course modifications are proposed:

(i) a construction pollution control, prevention and monitoring plan will be employed to ensure pollution is minimised during construction works;

(ii) modification of Monks Brook will be minimised and the existing culvert and function of the is feature including flow and water quality maintained during the construction process; and

(iii) the design and construction plan will ensure that there will be no severance of connectivity to the qualifying species either during or after construction as a result of the proposed scheme.

In order to avoid the impact of temporary habitat fragmentation that will have a significant impact on designated SAC species (otter, Atlantic salmon, white-clawed crayfish, brook lamprey), works to the Eastleigh Link culvert will not be carried out during spawning. By carrying out works to each side of the brook sequentially, the brook will be channelled to maintain a passable watercourse above the species. Lights will be shielded away from the watercourse to prevent disturbance during night works. Further habitat enhancement to the brook and adjoining bank side habitat is proposed following the main works to improve the current foraging link.

A bat survey was carried out on the mature oak trees located in west Monks Brook Playing Field. During the surveys there was no evidence of bats using the tree as a roost. Should the mature oak need to be felled then a further survey prior to felling will be undertaken and the tree should be soft felled. Mature ivy clad trees will need to be soft felled in accordance with Bat Conservation Trust guidance.

Following a water vole survey no evidence of this species was found and as a result no mitigation is required.

High numbers of reptiles were located across the site and phased vegetation clearance in the summer or total vegetation clearance in the winter will be required. In areas where the total available suitable habitat is removed reptiles will need to be translocated to a suitable receptor site. Two sites have been identified that are currently under the responsibility of the Highways Agency. A meeting is to be held with the Highways Agency to agree the use of these areas for the reptile translocation.

Habitat enhancement, including the installation of hibernacula and habitat management for reptiles, will be undertaken prior to clearance in the receptor areas. If clearance is undertaken in the winter sufficient vegetation will be retained to ensure prey and refuge are available during the translocation period. Exclusion fencing will be installed to prevent reptiles from re-colonising the area following translocation.

Consultation with the Environment Agency (EA) has been undertaken. EA consent is required for structures and drainage elements of scheme. The application process for EA consent is currently in progress.

Site clearance has to be undertaken in two stages due to the presence of dormice:

(i) cut back all vegetation to 200 millimetres above the ground outside the bird nesting season between November and March; and

(ii) removal of stumps and other low vegetation May to November.

With the main construction contract due to start in summer 2009, site clearance of some areas will be undertaken before the end of March 2009. This work will fall outside the scope of this Project Appraisal and is being covered separately.

The scheme aims to improve the management of traffic through the roundabout and thereby reduce the negative effect of congestion, which in turn may improve air quality in the area.

Traffic Impact

Traffic analysis has been undertaken for the proposed scheme which has been based upon a SATURN traffic model with a validated 2006 base year. The SATURN traffic model was developed principally to test the various development options relating to the SHSEZ, newly named Eastleigh RiverSide development site and also to test the land use options with and without the Chickenhall Lane Link Road (CLLR). As the southern end of the CLLR ties in with the M27 Junction 5 the SATURN model was suitably placed to test the proposed M27 Junction 5 scheme taking into account the impact of all potential options in relation to future development traffic loadings. Forecast scenarios for Junction 5 were tested for 2011 and 2026 both with and without the Eastleigh RiverSide development traffic loadings. The forecasts were tested specifically in relation to the whole junction using the TRANSYT traffic signal analysis package. (TRANSYT is a more refined junction modelling tool which gives results which provided the opportunity to refine the signal and engineering design to optimise traffic management potential and to reduce queuing on the motorway slip roads). The results show that the whole scheme achieves the stated objectives by improving the flow of traffic through the junction, particularly at peak periods, and significantly reducing queuing on both the motorway off-slips (a key concern of the Highways Agency) and the local road network. In relation to Phase 1 the improvement will effectively remove queuing on the westbound off-slip and provide a dedicated turn facility for left turns to Southampton. There will be more overall green time on the roundabout as a whole but the main traffic and safety benefits will be to the west-bound off-slip. Queue surveys carried out in 2006 illustrate AM peak time off slip traffic queues regularly in excess of 600 metres. Worst case AM Peak traffic queues produced by the TRANSYT model for 2026 are 400metres (200m less than the current base). If the junction is left `AS IS' with no Eastleigh RiverSide development going ahead, the westbound off-slip queues in 2026 will grow naturally to 700+ metres in length and will result in regular blocking of the mainline motorway.

Further to discussions with the Highways Agency regarding the traffic analysis referred to in the preceding paragraph clarification was sought regarding the potential to reduce the impact associated with the development of Eastleigh RiverSide site through the introduction of smarter choices and green travel initiatives. As such the `Eastleigh and SHSEZ Access Study' was prepared. The study identified the estimated trip generation associated with proposed developments, particularly in relation to the Eastleigh RiverSide, and evaluated what proportion of the predicted generation could be reduced by sustainable, progressive transport initiatives including car sharing, parking strategies, and green travel plans, etc. The study concluded that the predictions could be reduced by approximately 10% and this reduction figure was included in revisions to the modelling analysis referred to above following agreement with the Highways Agency.

Highways Agency

In order to implement the proposed scheme it is necessary to have the support of the Highways Agency as the junction forms part of their network as well as joining the local highway network. The Highways Agency has been consulted throughout the development of the proposed scheme. A number of issues have been raised in relation to traffic analysis, engineering design and the principal of the scheme. These matters have now been sufficiently resolved to enable the Highways Agency to support the scheme in principle.

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Land Requirement

Third Party land outside the highway boundary and owned by the Highways Agency and the University of Southampton and a small part of another as yet unidentified third party is required to implement the overall scheme. In addition a small part of non-highway County Council land is also required. The funding required to purchase land from Southampton University is being sought through a bid for New Growth Point Funding, which will be a joint bid between Hampshire County Council and Eastleigh Borough Council.

This report recommends that the Acting Director of Property Business and Regulatory Services (Interim Head of Estates) be authorised to:

(i) agree suitable terms and conditions for the acquisition or dedication of any land and/or easement required for the scheme in relation to land required from the Highways Agency and other third parties;

(ii) agree suitable terms and conditions for the acquisition or dedication of any land and/or easement required for the scheme in relation to land required from Southampton University; and

(iii) implement the dedication of land owned by the County Council for highway purposes on terms to be agreed with the holding Department.

In order to construct parts of the scheme it will be necessary to enter land which is not in highway ownership. Access arrangements to undertake the works will be agreed and permits to enter the land formalised.

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Alternative Arrangements

An alternative longer term solution involving three tier grade separation and an east to west flyover was considered as part of the early scheme development. This was inconsistent with surrounding motorway infrastructure and was identified as a possible longer term solution subject to further work regarding the requirements of the surrounding motorway network and associated junction strategy. The proposed scheme is identified as an interim solution which will not compromise the future deliverability of a more complex and expensive longer term solution once a wider network improvement strategy has been developed.

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12.1

Local Members' Views

The local Members, Councillors Alan Broadhurst, Glynn Davies-Dear and Carol Boulton, support the implementation of the full scheme.

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13.1

Impact Assessments

Assessment of the Race Relations (Amendment) Act has been considered in the development of this scheme. No adverse impact has been identified in terms of race, creed or gender.

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14.1

Crime and Disorder Act 1998

The provisions of the Act have no impact on this proposal.

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Sustainability

The M27 junction 5 scheme helps the County Council deliver on 8 Aalborg themes:

(i) Governance - A public information event will take place to notify local people of the scheme, explain why it is necessary, what benefits will be achieved and how the works will affect road users. A website will also be made available to provide the local community and road users with up to date information.

(ii) Local management towards sustainability - The design of the scheme, environmental assessment, landscaping and mitigation proposals have all been completed in accordance with sustainable management practices. The construction works will be undertaken in a sustainable manner. The construction waste will be subject to a waste management plan that will monitor the extent of the waste produced and promote recycling/re-use where possible.

(iii) Natural common goods - The environmental assessments and ecology surveys have identified the habitats and species that are likely to be affected by the scheme. Measures to mitigate and improve the habitat and biodiversity will be incorporated as part of the landscaping design. Hampshire County Council takes seriously its responsibility to balance the protection and preservation of habitats and species.

(iv) Responsible consumption and lifestyle choice - The design of the scheme will ensure that recycled/sustainable materials are specified where appropriate. The construction works will be subject to a waste management plan. The quantity and type of waste will be analysed to ensure that as much waste can be re-used or recycled.

(v) Planning and design - The purpose of the scheme is to reduce traffic queues and improve traffic flows. The improved flows are expected to have a positive effect on the local air quality and will also have an economic and social effect as a consequence of shorter journey times.

(vi) Better mobility and less traffic - Footpath 28 runs from Stoneham Lane, through Monks Brook Playing Fields and across Monks Brook into Southampton. The proposed re-alignment of the footpath will hopefully provide a more attractive route, encouraging more people to use it.

(vii) Vibrant and sustainable local economy - The proposed scheme, as a stand alone scheme, will improve journey times for road-users using the junction particularly during peak periods. This will improve access to Eastleigh town centre and Southampton Airport.

(viii) Local to global - The package of works proposed by this scheme will improve the local air quality, habitats and species in the areas adjacent to the scheme.

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Financial Arrangements

16.1

Phase 1 - Westbound Off-Slip

Expenditure

£'000

Funds Available

£'000

Design Fee

680

LTP

636

Supervision

170

New Growth Point Funding via PUSH

100

Project Works and land

1,800

New Growth Point Funding via PUSH (subject to ratification at the PUSH JC on 19 March)

1,914

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Total

2,650

Total

2,650

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Phase 2 - A335 Wide Lane (Future Phase not part of this Project Appraisal)

Expenditure

£'000

Funds Available

£'000

Design Fee

100

New Growth Point Funding via PUSH (subject to ratification at the PUSH JC on 19 March)

1,915

Supervision

265

Project Works & land

2,885

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Total

3,250

Total

1,915

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(subject to ratification at the PUSH JC on 19 March)

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Phase 3 - Northern Side of Junction (Future Phase, not part of this project appraisal)

Expenditure

£'000

Funds Available

£'000

Design Fee

100

None Identified at this time

Supervision

250

Project Works & land

2,100

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Total

2,450

Total

N/A

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Revenue Implications

£'000

% Variation to Committee's budget

Net increase in

current expenditure

Capital Charge

£53,000

0.041

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Total Expenditure

£53,000

0.041

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Maintenance Implications

These include for the ongoing maintenance of the extra areas of new road, footways and supplementary items resulting from the scheme proposals. This will be taken into account at the setting of the annual base budget. Capital charges will be £53,000 (0.041% variation to budget).

LINKS TO THE CORPORATE STRATEGY

Yes

No

Hampshire safer and more secure for all

Corporate Business plan link no (if appropriate)

Maximising well-being

Corporate Business plan link no (if appropriate)

Enhancing our quality of place

Corporate Business plan link no (if appropriate)

OTHER SIGNIFICANT LINKS:

Links to Previous member decisions:

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Direct Links to Specific Legislation or Government Directives

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Section 100 D - Local Government Act 1972 - background documents

The following documents discuss facts or matters on which this report, or an important part of it, is based and have been relied upon to a material extent in the preparation of this report. (NB: the list excludes published works and any documents which disclose exempt or confidential information as defined in the Act.)

Document

Location

Scheme working files

Transport for South Hampshire and Engineering Consultancy, Winchester