What are “Pinch Points” PPinch Points are areas identified on the Highways Agency network of roads that experience high levels of congestion TThe Pinch Point Programme (PPP) was set-up as part of the Government’s initiative to deliver improvements to the strategic road network and promote improved traffic flows and stimulate economic growth TThe Highway Agency was allocated £300m to deliver these improvements during the period AAs the service provider for Area 10, Balfour Beatty Mott McDonald are charged with delivering the scheme

A55/A483 Pinch Point  A55/A483 junction is an essential connection between North Wales and northwest England Existing problems include:  congestion at the junction  significant queues and delays at peak times  safety issues  accidents associated with the existing layout

A55/A483 Pinch Point - Improvements Improvements being introduced include:  Providing additional lanes on Posthouse Roundabout  Providing additional lane on A55 Westbound exit slip  New traffic signal junction at Rough Hill  Change roundabout to traffic signals at Wrexham Road  Installation of a new footbridge  Improved street lighting and barriers Timescale – September 2014 to March 2015

A55/A483 Pinch Point - Benefits The aims of the scheme are to:  Help reduce daily congestion  Reduce journey times  Improve safety  Stimulate the local economy

Overview of the scheme Posthouse Roundabout Rough Hill Junction Wrexham Road Junction Chester Wrexham

Timescales From 15 th September 2014 to 31 st March 2015  Phase 1 – Install New Traffic Signals With Right Turn Into Rough Hill – September 15 th to October  Phase 2 – Remove Wrexham Road Roundabout and Install New Traffic Signals – October to January  Phase 3 – New Footbridge Across the A55 – November to Christmas  Phase 4 – Widening on Roundabout and Slip Road – January to March

Rough Hill Junction New Right Turn Into Rough Hill New Traffic Signals With Pedestrian Crossings New Footpath Chester Wrexham

Wrexham Road Junction New Left Turn Into Wrexham Road Traffic Signal Controller and Maintenance Layby New Traffic Signals Chester Wrexham Pulford

A55/A483 Roundabout Additional 4 th Lane New Footbridge Additional 4 th lane Additional 4 th lane and new traffic signals Chester Manchester Wrexham

A55 Westbound Off Slip Additional 4 th lane New ‘Tiger-Tail’ road marking to separate traffic flows Manchester

Phase 1 – Rough Hill  Timescale – From September 2014 to October 2014  Works – Installation of traffic signals with right-turn facility into Rough Hill  Road Closures – Overnight closures of A483 between J7 and A55 J37 from Monday to Friday 9pm to 5am (7am at weekends if needed)  Diversions will be signed well in advance

Phase 2 – New Pulford Junction  Timescale – October 2014 to January 2015  Works ;  Removal of roundabout  New drainage system  Raising of carriageway levels  Installation of new signalised junction  Road Closures – Overnight closures of A483 between J7 and A55 J37 from Monday to Friday 9pm to 5am (7am at weekends if needed)

Important Information for residents in Pulford and Rossett  Whilst this junction is being constructed there will be;  No exit from Wrexham Road onto the A483  No right turn into Wrexham Road from the A483  Access to the A483 will be via J7 at Rossett  We know this may cause problems for residents but the drainage works we need to carry out cannot be done safely any other way  We are building a new link from the A483 into Wrexham Road to maintain access throughout the day

Phase 3 – New Footbridge  Timescale – November 2014 to December 2014  Works – Installation of new footbridge for pedestrians and cyclists across the A55  Road Closures - Overnight closures of A55 between J35 and J38 from Monday to Friday 9pm to 5am (7am at weekends if needed)  Diversions will be signed well in advance of the closures

Phase 4 – Roundabout and slip roads  Timescale – January 2014 to March 2015  Works – Widening of lanes and reconfiguration of existing roads  Road Closures – Partial overnight closures of A55/A483 from Monday to Friday 9pm to 5am (7am at weekends if needed)  Diversions will be signed well in advance of the closures

Phase 4 – Roundabout and slip roads  Timescale – January 2014 to March 2015  Works – Widening of lanes and reconfiguration of existing roads  Road Closures – Partial overnight closures of A55/A483 from Monday to Friday 9pm to 5am (7am at weekends if needed)  Lane closures on A55 Westbound exit and the A55 mainline  These lane closures may increase queues slightly during construction but they are necessary for safety, both yours and ours

On Line Details & Updates HA Website address - Twitter account – Highway Agency North West Drop in Centre – open every Monday morning from 10.00am until am at the site offices at the Rough Hill Junction

Contacts Highway Agency Information Line – or Balfour Beatty Mott McDonald - Area 10 – or