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A46 and Anstey Lane improvement scheme

A scheme to help accommodate the extra traffic that will be generated by the Ashton Green development is now under way. Due to be completed by Summer 2020, it will also support growth anticipated from future developments in the north of Leicester and in the county.

The £10.5m scheme, which is being funded by Highways England’s Growth and Housing Fund, an allocation from the Local Growth Fund, a pot of government funding awarded to the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership (LLEP), and Leicester City Council as the developer of Ashton Green involves: 

  • extending the length of the existing dual carriageway in both directions and increasing the number of lanes on the approaches to the roundabouts at Bennion Road and the A46 junction
  • providing traffic signal control at the roundabouts at Bennion Road and the A46 junction
  • improvements to pedestrian and cycling routes and pedestrian crossing facilities.

Schedule of work

Galliford Try Infrastructure are delivering the scheme on behalf of the county council. Below is a schedule of works taking place.

From 7th January to 28th February, A46 eastbound exit slip will be closed between 8pm and 6am (Sun to Thurs only) -  Diversion route to continue to A6 roundabout and return on A46 westbound back to Anstey Lane junction.

From 19th January to 31st January,  A46 westbound entry slip will be closed between 8pm and 6am (Sun to Thurs only) - Diversion route to take the A46 heading east to A6 roundabout and return on A46 westbound back to A50 junction.

From 27th January to 29th January, Leicester Road at A46 towards Anstey only will be closed between 8pm and 6am (Mon to Thurs only) – Diversion via A5630 Anstey Lane to A563 Krefeld Way, A563 Krefeld Way to Beaumont Leys Lane onto Ashton Green Road and Leicester Road. At Thurcaston, take Anstey Lane to Cropston Road and back to Leicester Road.

From Tuesday, 11th February for one night, Anstey Lane, Gorse Hill to Bennion Road -  Diversion route outbound from the city via A563 Krefeld Way to A50 Groby Road, then A50 Groby Road to A46 and A46 back to the A5630 junction.

From Tuesday, 11th February for one night, Anstey Lane, Gorse Hill to Bennion Road - Diversion route inbound to the city via A46 to A50 Groby Road, A50 Groby Road to A563 Krefeld Way, A5634 Krefeld Way to A5630 Anstey Lane.

From 18th September to February 2020, footpath closure at Gorse Hill to Bennion Road - For alternative route, use footpath connecting Bennion Road to Gorse Hill on south side of Anstey Lane

 

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Galliford Try letterdrop to residents A46  PDF,  1.3 mbOpens new window

News

January 2020 contractor update PDF,  364 kbOpens new window
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Supporting Documents 

Scheme overview PDF,  5 mbOpens new window

Anstey Lane roundabout  PDF,  1.6 mbOpens new windowOpens new windo
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Temporary footpath diversion route  PDF,  891 kbOpens new window

Anstey Lane and Bennion Road roundabout drawings  PDF,  1.7 mbOpens new window

Contact 

Gino Salvatore is the dedicated public liason manager for all construction related enqueries for Galiford Try and the county council. He can be contacted by email gino.salvatore@gallifordtry.co.uk or during office hours (9am to 5.30pm) on: 07918 640481. For out of hours call 07762 893085..

Updates are also available by following the council on Twitter @LeicsCountyHall

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