The scheme involved improvements of a major connection between the strategic A46, the Leicester local highway network and an area of significant housing growth in north Leicester.
Upgrading the length of the dual carriageway in both directions and increasing the number of lanes on the approach to the roundabouts provided a much-needed capacity increase to the local road infrastructure.
The scheme provided a gyratory system and signals improvements including traffic light control at the roundabouts. Improvements were made for pedestrian and cycling routes and provided safe crossing point facilities.
The purpose of the project was to increase the capacity of the local highways network and improve connectivity in preparation for the Ashton Green development.
The Anstey Lane and A46 junction had been a bottleneck for traffic flows and there needed to be an increase to capacity in this area to allow the additional traffic for the new development These improvements were a planning condition for the development which will provide 3,000 residential properties.
The project was awarded the top accolade as national most considerate scheme 2021 by the Considerate Constructors scheme and the East Midlands Institute of Civils Engineers’ award for project of the year.
| Leicestershire County Council |
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| Leicester City Council |
| Highways England |
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