| B4455 and the A429 Fosse Way – Speed Limit Review & Casualty reduction route safety scheme |
The County Council’s Road Safety Unit which has been reducing road casualties year on year has now undertaken a review of the whole of Warwickshire’s section of the Fosse Way. As part of this review a new scheme called RouteAware will also be launched as a trial. As in many other parts of the Country RouteAware will highlight key crash cluster sites to road users using roadside poster signs and associated publicity materials.
There have been a number of horrific collisions on certain parts of the Fosse Way over the past few months and therefore the County Council’s Road Safety Unit is determined to tackle the type of crashes occurring.
The sections of the B4455 and the A429 have been investigated as part of the Speed Limit Review in order that the existing speed limit is better complied with and to address a number of sections of the road which are experiencing high numbers of crashes.
Jo Edwards – Senior Road Safety Engineer said “As a result of a crash analysis exercise, the recommendations include addressing maintenance issues such as cat’s eyes and improved signing and lining. Bends will be treated with additional bend warning signs and will lead to the road appearing more consistent to road users. A number of other safety improvements are also being considered which include colour road surfacing and flashing vehicle activated signs.”
In order to tackle the high number of speed related crashes on the road a number of additional safety cameras are also to be installed at key locations. |
Councillor Stevens – County Councillor for the Feldon Division said “I am really pleased with the progress Officers are making on this road and look forward to seeing improvements implemented soon”.
Councillor Saint – County Councillor for the southern section of the Fosse Way said “this road has been of concern to many in our community for some time. Therefore, It is very encouraging to see our Councillors and officers working together to find a range of good solutions along the whole route.”
Chris Fossey – Road Safety Liaison Officer said “Many road users are unaware of the tragic history that that lies in our County's tarmac. As well as Engineering measures to reduce casualties we will also be trialling a new initiative to raise awareness of dangers on this road through road side posters and publicity materials.
To access our consultation page for this scheme, please click here.
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