[Talk-gb-midanglia] A131 + Sudbury

[simondaw at gmail.com]

On 1 Aug 2009 11:47, David Earl <david at frankieandshadow.com> wrote:
> simondaw at gmail.com wrote:

> Hi

> I've finally made a start on Sudbury, and have got about half of it done.  
> I'll try to finish it during August if I get a few spare hours.

> Also, I was mulling the A131 and its trunk status (according to the map).  
> This seems odd, when comparing it to other local roads (such as the  
> A134), which carry similar traffic levels and which are of similar  
> standard. Because of this I checked the Highways Agency website, and sure  
> enough it's not listed as part of the trunk roads network (see  
> http://www.highways.gov.uk/aboutus/6151.htm).

> Is there any reason why I shouldn't change its status from "trunk"  
> to "primary"? This seems correct, but it's a big change to make. Also, I  
> notice that the OS map shows the route in green, which may be how it's  
> come to be categorised as "trunk" in the first place.

> I think you need to look at the signs on the ground. If they are green,  
> leave it at trunk, if they are black on white, change it.

> The legal status isn't the issue, it's the observed status that counts.

> David


Thanks for that, David. I think they're green, but will check.
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