Road humps plan to cut speed at accident black spot
TWO road humps could be installed at an accident black spot as drivers have been ignoring warnings to cut their speed.
Morley Corner on Fort Road has been the site of many incidents, with 19 accidents reported between January 2010 and October 2018.
Some have been serious and caused damage to vehicles and property. The main cause has been found to be vehicles speeding into the corner.
Warning signs, LED road studs and mobile speed measures have failed to address the problem.
After four years of research, raised boxes are considered to be the best option.
Senior traffic officer Mark Brockway said a number of vehicles were taking the corner at an excessive speed and often without taking account the road geometry and driving conditions.
‘Traffic calming by way of raised tables is proven to reduce speed-related RTCs and so is now considered necessary in order for drivers to approach this area at an appropriate speed,’ he said.
It is proposed that one box be placed just south of the Courtil Colin junction and a second
one to the south of the Fermain Road junction.
Each raised table will extend across the full width of the carriageway, with a plateau that will be five metre long and 75mm in height and a metre-long ramp on each side.
The raised tables would need planning permission if it was decided to proceed with them after a consultation period.
n A public consultation period will end on 28 June.
Anybody wishing to comment on the proposal should submit their views via email at traffic@gov.gg or write to the Senior Traffic Officer, Traffic & Highway Services, PO Box 145, Bulwer Avenue, St Sampson, GY2 4LR.
