Decision details

Following several accidents (including a fatality) and concerns from local residents and businesses a review of traffic management and pedestrian safety was carried out on a section of the A5 between its junction with Station Road and North of Spring Villas Road.

This review found no specific traffic management issues to be resolved, but highlighted a high volume of unsafe pedestrian crossings. It is recommended to close the gaps in pedestrian guard railing on the A5 between its junction with Station Road and North of Spring Villa Road, where the majority of these unsafe crossings take place.

The design proposals resulting from this feasibility study were subject to consultation in June 2017 with local residents and Ward Councillors, asking for their comments.

As a result of this consultation, two objections were received. This report outlines the details of the individual objections and the proposed action to be taken.

That officers, having given due consideration to the representation received during the consultation process, are authorised to proceed with the implementation of the proposal to close the gap in the pedestrian guardrail, on the A5 to provide a continuous physical barrier dividing the dual carriageway between its junction with Station Road and North of Spring Villas Road.