STANSTED Airport and the Highways Agency are jointly funding an initiative aimed at improving access for traffic using the A120/M11 junction 8 roundabout.

Traffic lights are set to be installed on the Thremhall Avenue exit onto the roundabout and should be up and running by the end of April.

Stansted will be contributing around £30,000 to the cost of the project, the balance being met by the Highways Agency.

Introduction of traffic signals on the airport exit follows discussion between Stansted Airport, the Highways Agency and Essex County Council.

A report by Essex County Council recommended that in addition to installing traffic lights, the computer which controls traffic flows on the M11/A120 junction should also be re-phased to improve conditions.

The first re-phasing took place in September with further adjustment planned after the new lights have been installed.

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