New traffic calming measures proposed in Bamburgh after concerns raised about speeding
New plans have been drawn up for traffic calming measures in Bamburgh.
A public consultation has been launched on proposals for raised tables on two of the main approaches to the village.
A letter by the highways department at Northumberland County Council states: “Northumberland County Council intends to install new traffic calming features in the form of raised tables at the B1342 Radcliffe Road and B1340 Links Road in Bamburgh, following concerns regarding excessive traffic speeds and road safety.”
Comments should be made via email to: [email protected] before August 14.
Traffic calming measures have been discussed several times in recent years.
Rumble strips had previously been in place but they were removed after falling into disrepair.
Drivers were clocked speeding at over 50mph through the village’s 30mph zone when a survey was carried out in summer 2019. Speeds at Links Road South (Armstrong Cottages) measured 36.9mph northbound and 39.3mph southbound.
Traffic was also found to be speeding on Radcliffe Road and Links Road (Plantation). Vehicles were also recorded travelling at speeds of 50.5mph and 49.7mph on Links Road South and Radcliffe Road.