Sadlers Farm
| Sadlers Farm | |
|---|---|
 The roundabout near the Farm in A13 highway | |
| State | Kent |
| Country | UK |
| Established | 1994 |
Sadlers Farm is a notable location in Essex, England, UK known for several key features. The Sadlers Farm Bootsale is a popular family bootsale held at the junction of the A13 and A130.[1] The bootsale opens early in the morning for sellers and the public, offering a wide range of items for sale. The Sadlers Farm Junction is a significant part of the strategic highway network serving the Thames Gateway. Additionally, there is a well-known office furniture showroom in Chelmsford, Essex, called Sadlers Farm Office Furniture. They offer a wide range of new and second-hand office furniture, including desks, chairs, office storage, and meeting room furniture.[2][3]
Location and Layout
[edit]Sadlers Farm is located near Benfleet and Pitsea. It is strategically positioned to handle traffic from South Essex towards London and its environs. The junction underwent major improvements to reduce congestion and enhance accessibility, safety, and air quality. The interchange was redesigned and expanded in the early 2010s to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow, with a combination of roundabouts, slip roads, and flyovers.The interchange facilitates traffic movement between key towns such as Basildon, Benfleet, Canvey Island, and Southend-on-Sea. It is a well-established event that takes place every Saturday, Sunday, and Bank Holiday Monday.[4]
Development and History
[edit]The original Sadlers Farm junction was a very busy roundabout that regularly suffered from severe traffic congestion at rush hour, among other times. Because of this, a £63 million improvement scheme began in 2010 and finished in 2012. The redeveloped junction included a flyover bypass for the A13 and A130, extra lanes, and redesigned roundabouts.[2][4]
Traffic and Impact
[edit]Travel times have been greatly reduced with the upgraded interchange, althoughit is still congested at times during peak periods. It has also become increasingly important due to the expansion of nearby residential and industrial areas, further underlining its importance in South Essex's transport infrastructure.[2][1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Sadlers Hall Roundabout Car Boot Sale". www.country-club-group.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
- ^ a b c "A13/A130 Sadlers Farm Junction | Essex County Council". www.essexhighways.org. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
- ^ "New & Used Office Furniture in Essex - Sadlers Farm Office Furniture. Office Furniture Showroom in Chelmsford Essex". sfof.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ a b "Sadlers Farm Bootsale". Facebook.
