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VARIOUS campaigns for improved road safety at Kilmington appear to have paid off.
A Highways Agency representative spoke at Kilmington’s recent annual parish meeting and outlined a raft of proposed measures for the village.
The proposed package include:
• A reduced speed limit of 50mph between the Kilmington Village signs
• New signs warning drivers of junctions and pedestrians and ‘Slow’ markings on the road surface
• Anti-skid surfacing at Kilmington Cross junction
• Improved bus stop facilities including raised kerbs and bus stop markings on the road surface
• New signs warning drivers of junctions and pedestrians and ‘Slow’ markings on the road surface
• Anti-
• Footpaths leading to and paved areas at bus stops
• Dropped kerbs and tactile paving at crossing points
• Dropped kerbs and tactile paving at crossing points
• Edge of carriageway lining to be realigned to reduce width of running carriageway
• Infrastructure at Kilmington Cross relocated/removed to improve visibility
• Infrastructure at Kilmington Cross relocated/removed to improve visibility
• Junction lining to be improved
It is also possible that flashing Speed Limit/Slow signs will be included.
It is also possible that flashing Speed Limit/Slow signs will be included.
A statement circulated by parish councillor David Vickers said: “The dangers of the A35, not only to drivers but also to pedestrian (particularly children and the elderly), has been of great concern to the people of Kilmington for many years as the accident rate has been consistently high.
“Various action groups, together with the parish council, campaigned over the year something to be done to improve safety.
“The proposed improvements are very welcome and much appreciated. “However, the village would like to see the speed limit reduced and a traffic-light controlled crossing but are aware that this may not happen for a number of years.”
When asked about the timetable for the project, a Highways spokesperson told Pulman ‘s View “Preliminary funding is in place. Provided final sign off is obtained in June work will be carried out in this financial year (i.e before April 1st 2010)."
He would not say how much preliminary funding is in place but added that costing of the scheme will be complete in June.
“Various action groups, together with the parish council, campaigned over the year something to be done to improve safety.
“The proposed improvements are very welcome and much appreciated. “However, the village would like to see the speed limit reduced and a traffic-
When asked about the timetable for the project, a Highways spokesperson told Pulman ‘s View “Preliminary funding is in place. Provided final sign off is obtained in June work will be carried out in this financial year (i.e before April 1st 2010)."
He would not say how much preliminary funding is in place but added that costing of the scheme will be complete in June.
Campaigns for A35 road safety finally pay off