A series of road safety improvements will be carried out this month on Brereton Avenue in Cleethorpes, with some measures being installed early at the request of residents.
The bulk of the work will start on Monday (28 October) and include: the installation of speed cushions and speed humps; the installation of speeding vehicle activated signs; additional road markings to be installed to reinforce the existing 20mph zone; and 20mph markings to be installed on the streets leading on to Brereton Avenue reinforcing the 20mph zone.
These works are expected to take four weeks to complete. Councillor Stewart Swinburn, portfolio holder for environment and transport at North East Lincolnshire Council, said: “This is an emotive issue for local residents following a number of incidents along this stretch of road.
“For legal reasons, we have to give a period of notice before carrying out these works so cannot bring them forward, however, I have listened to residents’ concerns and requested that the more minor works to introduce advanced warning signage and digital 20mph signs be installed immediately.
“We have done an extensive investigation into the collisions that have occurred along this road, analysing data and working with our partner agencies to come up with a scheme that will aim to improve road safety, reduce vehicle speeds and reinforce the 20mph limit.
The works follow an investigation carried out by highways officers in the area and reviewing collision data. Advanced warning signs will be displayed on Brereton Avenue and letters sent to local residents and businesses before works start. Access to properties and businesses will be maintained at all times during the works.
Visit www.nelincs.gov.uk/roadworks for the latest live travel information in the borough, including congestion and road works.
Copy courtesy of NELC.
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