Bexhill Hastings link road – best and final bid documents

In September 2011, we submitted our best and final bid to the Department for Transport (DfT), for funds to construct a link road between Bexhill and Hastings.

The bid document and most of the supporting information can be downloaded below. For TUBA (Transport Users Benefit Appraisal) and COBA (DfT cost benefit analysis tool) files, please contact us.

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Commenting on the best and final bid for funding

The Department for Transport will accept views from 9 September to 14 October 2011, from anyone who wishes to submit a relevant comment on the proposals. If you submit comments that are contrary to information supplied in the bid, or that may have significant influence on their decision making process, DfT may contact us for further clarification. Please send comments to:

Email: development.pool@dft.gsi.gov.uk.

Public Inquiry

A Public Inquiry into compulsory purchase orders in relation to the link road was carried out in November 2009. See:

Contact us

For more information about the final bid for funding, contact:

Email: ete.bhlr@eastsussex.gov.uk.

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Bexhill Hastings Link Road - Best and Final Funding Bid (160k)
Local Authority Major Schemes bid to the Department for Transport.
1.1 - Scheme design plan, sheet 1 (1814k)
Sheet 1 of 4
1.1 - Scheme design plan, sheet 2 (1688k)
Sheet 2 of 4
1.1 - Scheme design plan, sheet 3 (1704k)
Sheet 3 of 4.
1.1 - Scheme design plan, sheet 4 (1672k)
Sheet 4 of 4.
Value for Money summary (224k)
Summary of the main changes and updated results in the Value for Money Case for the Bexhill to Hastings Link Road since production of the Programme Entry Major Scheme Business Case (MSBC) in May 2009.
Traffic Survey Report - chapters 1 to 4 (5540k)
Report describing the survey data assembled and used in the building of the Bexhill Hastings Link Road highway and public transport models.
Traffic Survey Report - chapters 5 to 9 (1162k)
Report describing the survey data assembled and used in the building of the Bexhill Hastings Link Road highway and public transport models.
Assignment Model Validation Report (Revision B) - chapters 1 to 4 (2608k)
This report describes the Hastings Bexhill traffic model created in 2004 and validated to 2004 traffic flows. It also describes the present year validation undertaken using May 2011 survey data.
Assignment Model Validation Report (Revision B) - chapters 5 to 8 (5151k)
This report describes the Hastings Bexhill traffic model created in 2004 and validated to 2004 traffic flows. It also describes the present year validation undertaken using May 2011 survey data.
Demand Model Report (Revision B) (193k)
This report describes the variable demand procedures incorporated in the Bexhill to Hastings Link Road traffic model.
Traffic Forecasting Report (7688k)
The preparation of the future year matrices and network options for the traffic model covering Hastings and Bexhill.
Economic Assessment Report (464k)
The costs and benefits of building a link road between Bexhill and Hastings.
Appraisal Summary Table worksheets (54k)
Worksheets showing a summary of key environmental, economic and social impacts of a road scheme.
Value of Landscape Impacts (558k)
Assessment of the possible impact of the link road on different aspects of landscape including rural, agricultural and urban.
Assessment of Impacts Summary (571k)
Document assessing the environmental, safety, economic, accessibility and integration objectives of the link road project.
Social and Distributional Impacts - Vols 1 & 2 (2005k)
Findings of the Social and Distributional Impact(SDI) appraisal for the link road - September 2011.
3.4 - Supporting information (13k)
Supporting information to the response given under section 3.4, on the selection of the contractor.
3.5 - Capability Statements (1434k)
Capability Statements from contractors.
3.5 - Project execution plan (193k)
Document setting out how the project will be carried out.
3.5 - Supporting information (16k)
Supporting information to the response given under section 3.5, key individuals working on the project.
3.8 - Risk register (33k)
Log of risks that may affect the project.
4.1 - Cost breakdown (50k)
A breakdown of the estimated costs involved for the project.
5.1 - Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy (104k)
Document setting out our strategy to communicate to and consult with all interested parties.
5.1 - Focus Group Consultation Report (810k)
Summary of the findings from focus groups held in July 2011.
5.2 - Letters of support (1683k)
Letters received from local authorities, businesses and others in support of the project.
5.3 - Public Inquiry closing submission (183k)
Copy of East Sussex County Council's closing submission at the Public Inquiry into CPOs, 2009.
Regeneration report - October 2009 (895k)
Document assessing the possible regeneration impacts of the link road on Bexhill and Hastings.
Annex E - Local Transport Plan annual progress report (2004) (2518k)
Copy of our LTP annual report for 2004 on the major scheme bid for the link road.
Programme Entry Major Scheme Business Case (PE MSBC) - May 2009 (1044k)
LTP Major Scheme Bid submission to fund the remaining elements of the link road. Please contact us for the appendices to this document.
Expression of interest to the Department for Transport (1542k)
We submitted this document in January 2011. A final bid for link road funding was submitted in September.
Expression of interest - clarification email (39k)
Copy of an email from East Sussex County Council, clarifying expenditure as set out in the Expression of interest.
Modelling and Engagement Plan (466k)
Report on the proposed method for updating the transport modelling and economic assessment work required for the final funding bid.
Form - Assessment of Social and Distributional Impacts of Transport Interventions (20k)
This form is intended for use by scheme promoters to capture the considerations, assessment and conclusions of the first screening stage of the SDI analysis (Step 0).
Interim information document - June 2011 (312k)
Details of amendments made to the bid, since January 2011.