> ## Content Index
> Fetch the complete content index at: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further.

# Petition calling for improvements at Lichfield junction passes 2,000 signatures
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/petition-calling-for-improvements-at-lichfield-junction-passes-2000-signatures/
- Published: 2021-06-19T13:54:44.000Z
- Updated: 2021-06-19T13:54:46.000Z
- Description: More than 2,000 people have now signed a petition calling for improvements at a Lichfield junction.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Transport, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:15, News

More than 2,000 people have now signed a petition calling for improvements at a Lichfield junction.

![The junction of Grange Lane and Eastern Avenue. Picture: Google Streetview](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/junctiongrange.jpg)

The junction of Grange Lane and Eastern Avenue. Picture: Google Streetview

The online signatures came after [a motorcyclist died in a crash](https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/appeal-for-witnesses-after-motorcyclist-dies-in-lichfield-crash/) at the junction of Grange Lane and Eastern Avenue.

Chris Gray, who launched [the petition](https://www.change.org/p/staffordshire-county-council-improve-the-road-layout-in-lichfield-on-eastern-avenue-grange-lane-junction?recruiter=false&utm%5Fsource=share%5Fpetition&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fcampaign=psf%5Fcombo%5Fshare%5Finitial&utm%5Fterm=tap%5Fbasic%5Fshare&recruited%5Fby%5Fid=c244c9f0-cff4-11eb-800f-33229206c34a), said steps were urgently needed to improve safety at the site.

> “The time has come to make immediate changes to improve the road layout, preferably by introducing an island to slow down traffic.  
>  
> “For many years there have been numerous accidents at this notorious junction.  
>  
> “Lichfield has an enormous number of new homes built over the last few years and continues to do so, yet the roads are not receiving improvements.”  
>  
> Chris Gray

A local councillor has [also demanded action](https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/councillor-calls-for-safety-improvements-at-lichfield-junction-after-fatal-crash/) at the site after previous campaigns from people living nearby.

Cllr Paul Ray said:

> “The news of this fatality is so tragic and sad.  
>  
> “The junction where this accident occurred is in my ward and it is very dangerous. I and local residents have campaigned over many years for improved safety at this junction.”  
>  
> Cllr Paul Ray