Speed surveys due to take place in Newton Harcourt after concerns raised over speeding and ‘confusing mix of signs’
Speed surveys are due to take place in and around Newton Harcourt after residents raised concerns about speeding and a ‘confusing mix of signs’.
Leicestershire County Council’s traffic and safety team commissioned the review after concerns about speeding and inconsistent limits on Glen Road and Newton Lane were highlighted.
Both roads will be the subject of the review, which comes less than a month after Conservative councillor for Gartree Phil King requested a full reassessment of speed limits through the village, and the replacement or repairs of broken Vehicle Activated Signs on approaches to Newton Harcourt.
Councillor King said: “Residents have been raising concerns for some time about speeding through Newton Harcourt and the confusing mix of 50mph and national-limit sections on Glen Road.
“After visiting the site and listening to local feedback, I asked County Highways to review the limits in full and repair the broken warning signs.
“I’ve now been advised that speed surveys will take place in the coming weeks to gather accurate data before any recommendations are made.
“This is a positive and practical step towards improving safety for everyone using these roads.”
The surveys will be carried out on the westbound approach to Glen Road, with results expected within eight to 12 weeks once analysis is complete.
Leicestershire County Council say the surveys will not be conducted during school holidays or roadworks periods to ensure data is reliable.
Residents can share their experiences or suggestions via the county council’s online self-service portal, so that these comments are logged and considered during the review.