For information, there is a Traffic Regulation Order proposal (TRAF/7221) listed on the Essex Highways website which introduces a 50mph speed limit on a number of roads (or sections of road) around Chelmsford. It mainly covers Chelmer Valley Road and Essex Regiment Way however Channels Drive is listed as follows:
“from its junction with the roundabout at A130 Essex Regiment Way, east for approximately 56 metres.”
The general intention of the order appears to be “to improve and regulate the wider management of traffic flows along the A1016 and A130 route into and out of Chelmsford City Centre” however it seems odd as to why traffic would travel at 50mph for 56m along Channels Drive especially as this location will become busier if planning for the proposed supermarket goes ahead. Additionally pedestrians are still walking down Channels Drive to the retail units on Essex Regiment Way although this will be hopefully be short term as a path is created through the parkland areas.
There are full details at:
https://www.essexhighways.org/highway-schemes-and-developments/traffic-regulation-orders.aspx
Any comments or objections need to be forwarded by email to:
trafficregulation.order@essexhighways.org
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