Bayston Hill Parish Council 14th January 2024
Press Release
BHPCs Road Safety Working Group requested a meeting with the agencies involved in the current road management in place on the A49, due to the lorry crash back in November. The Group was created over a year ago and were already investigating measures to make it safer for residents.
Chairman of the Council, Cllr Rob Ruscoe said “We were very pleased that staff from National Highways and a officer from Shrewsbury Police were happy to meet with us so soon after our request. We were able to relay all the many concerns residents have over delays, speeding, unsuitable shortcuts and safety.”
Cllr Mark Underwood added “We were able to collate all of our concerns and we were heartened that they already understood our frustrations and are acting on them. The recent crash has really brought home the dangers of the A49 which literally cuts Bayston Hill in half. We now hope to see measures taken by all agencies to improve safety for everyone.”
National Highways Route Manager Joseph Walmsley said:
“We monitor safety on all our roads but have increased scrutiny of the A49 following the collision which has required temporary traffic management to protect road users.
“We also value input from people living and using our roads and had a very positive meeting with the parish council and our police partners. As a result we will be looking at some additional safety measures such as new signage and vegetation clearance. We await the results of the police investigation to see if any further actions are required.”
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Bayston Hill Parish Council
clerk@baystonhillparishcouncil.org.uk
01743 874651