Top Left: new proposed traffic calming measures to be introduced adjacent Nugent & Limmen Gardens.
Top Right: new street lighting but nothing to stop cars using Beacon Hill Rise Road as a ‘race track.’
Lower Left: The driver of this speeding car on Beacon Hill Rise Road was killed when he lost control and hit a lamp post in Limmen Gardens
We recently wrote to Jennifer Williams to point out that some motorists use this main road as a ‘race track’ during the hours of darkness putting the lives of Stonebridge Park residents & children at risk. We asked for more traffic calming measures to prevent this from happening, and improved street lighting. This is the reply from Nottingham City Council:
“I have contacted our Street Lighting department and the street lighting along Beacon Hill Rise and the surrounding ward is due to be upgraded in Autumn 2013.
“The proposed traffic calming features along Beacon Hill Rise are to slow traffic down on the approaches to the bend due to the location of the proposed housing development (as shown on the consultation plan).
“Slowing the traffic along the bend enables motorists to improve visibility and therefore reduce the potential risk for a collision when entering or exiting the proposed driveways.
“We are unable at this time to include extra traffic calming features along Beacon Hill Rise. However, I have forwarded your suggestion of extra calming features along Beacon Hill Rise to the Neighbourhood Development Officer for your ward so she may raise your concerns to your ward councillors.
“If you have noticed high and unsafe vehicle speeds within your area please contact your local Police.”
Jennifer Williams:
Senior Officer - Accident Investigation.Traffic & Safety. Nottingham City Council.
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