Part 1 (Open to the Public)
Item No 6
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REPORT OF THE STRATEGIC DIRECTOR OF HOUSING AND PLANNING
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TO THE LEAD MEMBER FOR PLANNING
ON 12 th March 2007
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TITLE: A580/ Eccles Road Junction Swinton, Carriageway Safety Scheme
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RECOMMENDATIONS: That the target cost of £123,898.11 received from Urban
Vision (Highway Services) for the surfacing of the A580 on the approaches to the
Eccles Road junction be approved
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Following a visual survey, the site has been identified for resurfacing, where the existing high friction treatment has delaminated from the existing road surface. The works will allow the road to be re-profiled to enable surface water to dissipate efficiently thus reducing the risk of wet skidding accidents.
The report seeks approval to the cost of undertaking the above works.
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BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS: Report to the Lead Member for Planning 24 th April
2006 (Approval of Transport Capital Programme)
Skid Resistance Policy
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ASSESSMENT OF RISK: Low
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SOURCE OF FUNDING: Transport Capital Programme 2006/07 (Block 3)
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LEGAL IMPLICATIONS: Failure to treat the identified site will result in the council having little or no defence in court should an accident occur that is attributed to the carriageway condition and skid resistance at this location.
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS; Nigel Dickens
COMMUNICATION IMPLICATIONS: Press Release Required
VALUE FOR MONEY IMPLICATIONS: The surface treatment will provide a safer surface for drivers, which will have a positive impact on the BVPI for PRN
Carriageway Condition (BVPI 223) and People Killed or Seriously Injured on
Salford’s Roads BVPI 99a(i)

CLIENT IMPLICATIONS: Darren Findley
PROPERTY: Not applicable
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HUMAN RESOURCES: Not Applicable
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CONTACT OFFICER: Steve Mangan 0161 603 4034
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WARD(S) TO WHICH REPORT RELATE(S): Swinton South
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KEY COUNCIL POLICIES: Improving Health in Salford, Enhancing Life in Salford.
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1.0 DETAILS:
1.1
A visual inspection of the carriageway of the A580 at its junction with Eccles
Road indicates that the existing high friction surfacing has delaminated from the carriageway surface. Furthermore, there has been rutting of the existing carriageway surface on both the Manchester bound and Liverpool bound carriageways on the approaches to the junction. As a result of the condition of the road surface when vehicles brake heavily on the approach to the traffic signals, there is increased chance of skidding accidents, particularly in wet weather conditions.
1.2
It is proposed to resurface a length of approximately 100m on the approaches to the junction stop line on both carriageways of the A580. As a result a new road profile will be introduced which will dissipate surface water more quickly whilst at the same time, the aggregate properties of the new surfacing will improve the fiction of the surface at the location.
1.3
The works will have a positive impact on both BVPI 223 and BVPI 99 (i).
1.4
Failure to undertake any remedial work will leave the council open to claims for negligence if a serious accident occurred and the causation proved to be the deficiency of the carriageway surface.
2.0 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
2.1 The target cost submitted by Urban Vision (Hi ghway Services) is £123,898.11
2.2 The scheme will be funded from the Transport Capital Programme 2006/07 (B3)

3.0 CONCLUSION
3.1 The above repairs to the carriageway of the A580 at its junction with Eccles Road will improve safety for road users.
Malcolm Sykes
Strategic Director for Housing and Planning

TENDER APPROVAL - PROFORMA
For use in seeking the approval of the Lead Member for Customer and Support
Services to proceed with a capital proposal
REPORT TO LEAD MEMBER FOR CUSTOMER AND SUPPORT SERVICES
Title of Scheme: A580 / Eccles Road Junction Swinton, Carriageway Safety Scheme
Recommendations (please append report to your service Lead Member)
Scheme Details (please append report to your service Lead Member)
Tender Details (please append report to your service Lead Member)
Estimated - Start Date : March 2007 Estimated - End Date : March 2007
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Recommended Tenderer : N/A Tender Cost : N/A
Breakdown of Scheme Cost :
Contract
Fees
Other (Specify)
Total Cost
04/05
£000‘s
05/06
£000‘s
06/07
£000‘s
124
3
-
127
Later
£000‘s
Total
£000‘s
124
3
-
127
Phasing of Expenditure (£000‘s)
This
Year
Next
Year
Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar
127
Following
Year
Note : The monthly cash flow above should be consistent with the contract start and end dates shown above and should allow for normal time lapses which will occur between work being done, claimed for, certified and paid, as well as retentions. Please consult your Capital
Accountant if you need assistance with this or any other part of this proforma.
Is Scheme In The Current Approved Capital Programme ? Yes
Funding Identified :
Supported Borrowing
Unsupported Borrowing (see note 1)
04/05
£000‘s
05/06
£000‘s
06/07
£000‘s
Later
£000‘s
Total
£000‘s

Grant (Specify)
Capital Receipts
Other (Specify)
Total
127
127
127
127
REVENUE IMPLICATIONS
Are there any revenue implications of this proposal ? No
If Yes, please complete the table below
Are there any other financial implications
Details
Estimated Cost
Staffing (please specify) :
Other Running Costs (please specify) :
Capital Financing Costs (see Note 1 below - only to be completed where the use of unsupported borrowing is planned)
Total Estimated Cost
To be met from :
Total Funding/Income
Net Revenue Cost/(Saving)
Budget
Code
Part
Year
£
Full
Year
£

Note 1 : If unsupported borrowing is to be used, capital financing costs can be provided by your Accountant and you should show in the table how revenue savings can be made to fund these costs. Please consult your Accountant if you need assistance with completing this or any other part of this form.
Decision of Lead Member Customer and Support Services Approved/Not Approved