Work to improve safety at a Lichfield junction where a motorcyclist died could be approved by councillors this week.
Luke Cotton, 22 died, after his bike was involved in a crash with an Audi at the Grange Lane and Eastern Avenue link in June 2021.
A petition saw thousands call for improvements, with a local councillor saying the junction had long been considered “very dangerous”.
Staffordshire County Council’s cabinet will discuss plans for funding for highways improvements over the coming year at a meeting on Wednesday (16th March).
Among the schemes are the Grange Lane and Eastern Avenue scheme, which would cost £250,000.
A report to the meeting said:
“A preferred option has been designed to improve safety at the junction.
“It includes the installation of traffic signals, incorporating a right lane filter.
“Pedestrian links to the existing crossing will be improved and a new crossing facility will be installed on the northern arm of Grange Lane.
“Cycle provision will also be incorporated into the design.”
Report to meeting of Staffordshire County Council’s cabinet
The report added that the location had been the scene of previous crashes, with issues with the clarity over the right of way in the current layout also proving problematic.
Still think an island would be better than stopping the traffic at lights ? it’s ok with lights but an island would give better flow and reduce speed considerably and as such reduce the risk. Let’s hope whatever is done it’s named after Luke ?
Why is this figure so high? It would be cheaper to make it a roundabout.
Surely a roundabout would make more sense and slow the traffic down without stopping it completely. Especially as there are more lights 50m further on!
From the man that started the petition in the first place!
@chris Gray : I agree that a roundabout would make more sense. Most research seems to show them as a safer option for drivers but less safe for cyclists and pedestrians. But either way it is the drivers that have to treat them correctly, no speeding down eastern avenue at 50mph and taking the roundabout at that speed.
https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2015/oct/19/traffic-lights-roundabouts-way-out