Agenda item

The Committee considered a report of the Corporate Director, Neighbourhood Services regarding the proposed implementation of traffic calming cushions along the C135 Durham Road, Wingate (for copy see file of Minutes).

The Strategic Highways Manager informed the Committee that the traffic calming scheme had been drawn up following numerous ongoing complaints from the local community, County Councillors and the Parish Council.  Traffic investigations had shown that there was a degree of traffic travelling at excess speed at the location.  A number of objections received from local residents were summarised.

In response to a question from Councillor Naylor regarding the siting of speed cushions immediately upon the speed limit sign, the Committee were informed that legislation determines that motorists must have an opportunity to slow their vehicle down before any vehicle hits a set of speed cushions.  It was also explained that the proposed speed cushions at the western end do not require a speed reducing feature due to the presence of the ‘no entry’ at the A181 junction.

Resolved

That the recommendations contained in the report be agreed.