Speed limit cuts at danger hot spots

PLANS to cut speed limits at danger hot-spots across Lymm village have been welcomed by a local safety campaigner.
The proposals, which are now set to be approved, will cut the speed limit on A56 Higher Lane to 40mph from the Jolly Thresher to Whiteleggs Lane, where the 30mph zone will begin.
Campaigners hope this will improve safety for pedestrians and motorists by slowing down the traffic entering the area.
High Legh Road, Burford Lane and Mill Lane are also set to become 40mph from the boundary of High Legh to the 30mph in Mill Lane.
Cherry Lane will be reduced to 40mph from the Clematis nursery near Cherry Farm to the present 30mph just before Booths Lane, making it safer for pedestrians and children heading for Cherry Tree School.
Lymm councillor and long term road safety campaigner Sheila Woodyatt, (pictured right) said: “The national speed limit, 60mph, exists on certain parts of Higher Lane and the side roads. We get cars whizzing along, going like mad past people’s houses.”
“Whatever else you do, you cannot legislate for the idiots who take no notice and keep speeding.
“In Burford Lane and High Legh Legh Road, there are many older people and young children about – and the speed of some cars is ridiculous.”
“I am delighted that the proposals for the reduction in speed limit are set to be approved. This is long standing campaign of mine after many complaints from the local residents.
Sheila will be contacting police to see if Police Officers or Community Support Officers can carry out regular speed checks on the roads affected.
Double yellow lines at the junction of Boothshill Road and Highfield Road are also likely to be given the green light, which will improve visibility for local residents.
Red tarmac and slow signs have already been put in place at Camsley Bridge as well as hatchings and turning markings and a pedestrian refuge at the top of Barsbank Lane.