Description
Widening of 1.3km of existing single carriageway between Glen Road and Kings Road junctions, providing two lanes in each direction, together with right turning facilities.
Scheme status
The Statutory Orders comprising the Environmental statement, direction order and notice of intention to make a vesting order were published in November 2009. The orders are based on the preferred option which was chosen following public consultation in June 2006 and completion of the Stage 1 and Stage 2 scheme assessment reports.
A Public inquiry was held on 8 November 2010.
The Inspector's report, Departmental statement and supporting information are also now available on this website.
The Notice of Intention to Proceed, Direction Order and Stopping Up Order was published on 26 September 2012 in the local press.
Next steps
Due to current budget restrictions there is insufficient funding to allow the scheme to progress. Delivery of the scheme is subject to future budget settlements.
Estimated costs
This scheme is estimated to cost between £12m and £16m.
Associated scheme pages/documents
- A55 Knock Road widening - Stage 2 scheme appraisal
- A55 Knock Road widening - Stage 3 scheme appraisal and statutory procedures
- A55 Knock Road widening scheme - Vesting Order
Updated 16 June 2016