Experimental safety measures at Bradley Crossroads

ROAD layout changes have been introduced at Bradley Crossroads to address long standing safety concerns when pedestrians attempt to cross the dual carriageway from the Bradley Inn towards the shopping facilities.

Accident studies have shown that pedestrians are particularly vulnerable at this location from vehicles coming from Bradley Road turning left and from Laceby Road going straight on, as well as from vehicles turning right from Littlecoates Road.

The experimental scheme has seen the left lane of Laceby Road, exiting from Grimsby, altered to left turn only, with straight on and right turn traffic carried in the right hand lane.

Dave Poucher, principal traffic engineer, said: “Observations demonstrate drivers do not signal their intended direction of travel leaving pedestrians confused, and often compound this by accelerating hard as they exit the roundabout despite this location remaining 30mph.”

“It is very difficult for pedestrians to safely cross the road at this location. It is unfortunate that in improving the safety for pedestrians crossing at this point a compromise has resulted in a reduction in traffic capacity through the roundabout.”

Martin Vickers, cabinet member for environment, said: “We would anticipate that delays will be minimal, with queues only forming during the afternoon peak; however we will continue to monitor and evaluate this experimental scheme over the next few months to determine its effectiveness and assess the impact on traffic movement.”

This is part of a raft of safety measures to be introduced over the coming year to improve safety on the A46, one of the areas busiest roads.