AFTER a campaign lasting many years to reduce the dangers from speeding vehicles on Burford Lane, Lymm, residents have finally got the speed limit reduced.
Local Councillor Kath Buckley has thanked local people for their efforts, having relentlessly campaigned alongside many who were concerned about the number of speeding cars on the long open stretch of road.
In March 2020 Cllr. Buckley forwarded a comprehensive document to the Borough Council and Warrington South MP Andy Carter, in which she argued for a speed limit review and a 30mph limit along Burford lane.
Cllr. Buckley says the process of getting agreement has taken some time but after traffic surveys Warrington Highways finally agreed that the speed limit would be reduced to 30mph for the majority of the road.
The current section at 50mph would be reduced to 40Mph.
In addition, Cllr. Buckley held a site meeting with officers and residents to raise issues about verges, pavement, crossings and potholes.
Various proposals and remedial works were agreed upon, such as improvements to the exit of Spud Wood onto Burford Lane. It was also agreed that the pavement would be cleared which was completed at the start of March.
Cllr. Buckley says she is continuing to follow this work through and would be pleased to hear any other comments which residents feel need to be addressed.
Cllr. Buckley said: “I am also grateful for the help in this campaign by local PCSOs who provided speed detection training and they have been undertaking speed detection reviews down the lane on a regular basis.
“The PCSOs provide an update monthly to the Parish Council so I will continue to monitor their activity regularly”.
Meanwhile Andy Carter MP added, “I was pleased to be able to support Kath and local residents in this campaign, I use this road daily and the speeds some motorists drive at is way too fast for the road.”
New signs will be erected in the coming weeks when the Speed Order is made official.
