Poole, UK, 2015-Feb-12
The upgrade work which is already underway is funded by the Government’s £317 million pinch point programme on motorways and major trunk roads for delivery by Spring 2015 and forms part of the biggest programme of road enhancements since the 1970s to reduce congestion, increase safety and improve journey times.
The improvements at both junctions will see additional lanes added on some approach roads and sections of the roundabouts, as well as new traffic signals installed to increase capacity. Work is due to be completed by Spring 2015.
At junction 3, the north section of the roundabout is being signalised and existing signals on the westbound exit slip road will be replaced and additional lanes added. All sections of the roundabout will be linked to Urban Traffic Control (UTC).
At junction 5, the northeast and northwest sections of the roundabout are being signalised. Existing signals on the eastbound exit slip road are being replaced and additional lanes added. All sections of the roundabout will also be linked to UTC.
The additional capacity on these two busy junctions will allow the roundabouts to work more efficiently to reduce congestion and improve journey times.
Siemens Consultancy Services was also involved in both traffic signal designs working alongside Enterprise Mouchel Highways.
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