AVERAGE speed cameras and extra pedestrian crossings have been welcomed by Silhillians to improve road safety on the A41.
During an Environment and Infrastructure meeting at Solihull Council it was revealed that over 1,100 people took part in a consultation on plans to bring in measures on Warwick Road.
Paul Tovey, head of service at Solihull Highways, said there had been a “positive response” from residents about plans.
This comes after Solihull Council was handed £1.265million in Government funding to enhance road safety on the A41.
The DfT analysed data over a 10-year period and found that the A41 corridor needed safety improvements to be brought forward.
Further analysis and investigation identified four key themes, which any proposed improvements will aim to address.
The themes are high vehicle speeds, a lack of crossing points (particularly crossing A41 Warwick Road and Seven Star Road), poor driver behaviour and roadside hazards (including obstructions on the pavement).
Alongside the improvements, funding has also been allocated for campaigns to improve driving behaviours and awareness.
