Have your say on safety improvements planned for Guyhirn roundabout
Guyhirn on the A47 Highways England are consulting the public on their proposed plans PHOTO: Rob Howarth/Stella Pictures Ltd - Credit: Rob Howarth/Stella Pictures Ltd
Motorists are being encouraged to have their say on plans to improve safety at Guyhirn roundabout.
Guyhirn is among improvements on the A47. Highways England are consulting the public on their proposed plans PHOTO: Rob Howarth/Stella Pictures Ltd - Credit: Archant
The scheme is among improvements at three busy stretches of the A47 - the other two are on a section on the outskirts of Peterborough and another between Norwich and Great Yarmouth.
A six-week consultation launches as part of the Government’s record £15 billion investment in England’s motorways and major A roads, with £3 billion of that being invested in the East of England.
Philip Davie, Highways England senior responsible owner for the A47, said: “The dualling of several sections of the A47 will make a real difference to all our users on this road, as well as the economy by providing safer, more reliable and less congested journeys.
“There are important decisions to be made, and now we’re keen to get your views on the A47 to help us reach these decisions.
Guyhirn on the A47 Highways England are consulting the public on their proposed plans PHOTO: Rob Howarth/Stella Pictures Ltd 7 - Credit: Rob Howarth/Stella Pictures Ltd
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“I encourage anyone with an interest in the A47 to come along to one of our consultation events and check out the consultation materials online.”
The £300 million project on the A47 includes improving the junction with the A141 at Guyhirn, to reduce congestion, improve safety and boost the economy.
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It will also make the road dual carriageway between Wansford and Sutton.
In addition to this are improvements further east at Norwich and Great Yarmouth, with further sections of dualling and junction improvements.
A Highways England consultation seeking public views will run until 11:59pm on Friday April 21.
To find out more:
• Wisbech St Mary Sports and Community Centre, on Thursday March 16 from 3pm to 8pm and Saturday 18 from 10am to 2pm.
• Guyhirn Village Hall, on Friday 17 March from 10am to 5pm.
• Information will also be displayed at Wisbech Library, March Library and Peterborough Town Hall.
Work is set to begin in March 2020, with completion dates for the various schemes being between March 2021 and November 2022.
All responses to the A47 consultation will help Highways England take the best possible improvements forward.
