Roads and Traffic Management
Road Maintenance & Gritting - updated March 2011
During the severe winter of 2010 / 2011 residents in Spout Lane, Huntington Lane and New Works Lane were very pleased that by using our own contractor we were able to get grit on roads not gritted by T&W in extreme weather conditions. It is hoped that if necessary we will be able to extend the practice next winter. There are new grit bins at the Huntington Lane / Dog in Lane junction and by Malthouse Bank. If you experience snow / ice problems contact the Snow Warden on 07703536843.
Pot-holes, blocked gullies and associated road surface problems have become increasingly common along the roads and lanes of the parish as Borough Council budgetary pressures have grown, and the winter of 2010 / 2011 has caused a proliferation in the number of potholes. The ‘Pothole Buster’ campaign is still running so contact 384000 or report the pothole on-line. Residents have been asked for the dimensions of the hole, so be prepared.
Traffic Management - March 2011
A major concern expressed by residents over many years has been the problems associated with highways throughout the Parish. During 2010 there have been discussions between the Parish Council and officers of T&W Highways Dept. The issues raised by LWPC can be summarized as follows:
- Reduction in the speed limit along Wellington Rd
- Introducing a gateway structure at the entrance of the village on Wellington Rd
- Re siting of 30 mph sign to a new location westwards along Wellington Rd to facilitate speed camera operations
- Introduction of "Quiet Lanes" project
- Mini roundabout at Forest Glen junction
- Parking restrictions alongside Wrekin walkway entrance
- Frustration from residents with the lack of action to remedy the problem.
T&W Highways Dept latest response in January 2011, indicates that they share concerns ref traffic along local roads, and would wish to form a group of interested parties including LWPC, to work together on a set of proposals that would manage traffic. As of March 2011, the membership of the group is not known.
In response to residents requests, a mirror sited at the junction of Malthouse Bank and Huntington Lane, has been considered. However, this proposal will not be pursued due to advice from LWPC Insurers and T&W Borough Council.
