Stapleford Parish Council update on construction work and HGV movements

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With Haverhill Road reopening just before Christmas, all Rangeford and UKPN construction traffic should now approach the two sites from the A1307 instead of coming through the village.

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Stapleford Parish Council (SPC) has regular meetings with the contractors of both the Rangeford and UKPN projects and is trying to ensure that this and other things, such as excessive noise, do not happen.

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The Parish Council is aware of the reports of unsociable working on site and the numerous problems occurring as a result of HGV movements. The problem with removal of hedging at the Rangeford site is also under discussion following residents’ concerns.

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SPC accepts that Rangeford is keen to minimise disruption. For example, it now has a person on duty at the site entrance, turning away any vehicle which approaches the site from the village.

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SPC is still following up incidents where photographic evidence is vital to clarify responsibility between the two major sites in operation and the presence of other rogue HGVs.

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There is extensive damage occurring to road surfaces and verges impacting road safety and we want to see repairs happening and effective street cleaning.

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The next big issue is the closure of Hinton Way in February/March/April/May (see https://one.network*). This will inevitably increase the level of traffic and safety concerns on Haverhill Road and Bury Road and again we need to see safety measures put in place, such as a speed restriction. The closure is in both directions near Orchard Road for work by Cadent. There will be access to roads and properties either side of the closure but no through route.

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This will also inevitably delay further roadworks planned by both Rangeford and UKPN. Their cooperation will reduce to some extent the disruption: whilst UKPN needs to close the road again for a limited period, Rangeford’s road widening and installation of a footpath will require temporary traffic lights.

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The UKPN compound will close on 24th September 2024 and the land will be reinstated to farm land.

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The Parish Council will be applying for a permanent extension to the 30mph speed limit on Haverhill Road

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Please direct comments requiring a response to Stapleford Parish Council's Clerk at clerk@staplefordparishcouncil.gov.uk. We require preferably photographic evidence of any damage or potential danger being caused, plus clarification of what/when/by whom.

Posted Jan 22 2024