£40,000 traffic scheme approved for Nantycaws
A £40,000 traffic management scheme designed by Carmarthenshire Council transport team for Nantycaws has been unanimously approved by Llangunnor Community Council.
County traffic manager John McEvoy presented feedback from a public exhibition on proposed traffic management measures for Nantycaws.
He told members following the exhibition the proposals were changed to include a 30mph speed limit through the village and a 40mph buffer speed limit on the east bound approach to the village.
The Community Council did not support the placement of a vertical plateau in the centre of the village one of the outcomes demanded by residents at an exhibition held on September 12. Because the community council voted against this, the platform will not be part of the scheme.
The proposed closure to through traffic of the overtaking lane, the provision of street lighting in the middle of the village, and the creation of two right turn refuge lanes were given full endorsement from the Community Council.
Mr McEvoy said: “We have also agreed to provide new driver feed back signs as part of this scheme.”
County executive board member for transport Cllr Colin Evans said: “This is a positive result and enables us to get on with providing these important safety measures.
“As with all safe routes and traffic calming scheme you cannot satisfy all requests or achieve all ambitions but these is a comprehensive scheme that will be delivered next year with work starting in April and improves safety and hopefully driver behaviour in the community.”
Mr McEvoy said other features raised as desirable measures in the exhibition included the provision of a new pavement and new bus pull in area. These features cannot be afforded from current proposed scheme budget and whilst part of a wish list are not critical components of a scheme designed to slow traffic speeds, prohibit over taking, make it safer to turn right, and provide a safer crossing place for pedestrians.
County traffic manager John McEvoy presented feedback from a public exhibition on proposed traffic management measures for Nantycaws.
He told members following the exhibition the proposals were changed to include a 30mph speed limit through the village and a 40mph buffer speed limit on the east bound approach to the village.
The Community Council did not support the placement of a vertical plateau in the centre of the village one of the outcomes demanded by residents at an exhibition held on September 12. Because the community council voted against this, the platform will not be part of the scheme.
The proposed closure to through traffic of the overtaking lane, the provision of street lighting in the middle of the village, and the creation of two right turn refuge lanes were given full endorsement from the Community Council.
Mr McEvoy said: “We have also agreed to provide new driver feed back signs as part of this scheme.”
County executive board member for transport Cllr Colin Evans said: “This is a positive result and enables us to get on with providing these important safety measures.
“As with all safe routes and traffic calming scheme you cannot satisfy all requests or achieve all ambitions but these is a comprehensive scheme that will be delivered next year with work starting in April and improves safety and hopefully driver behaviour in the community.”
Mr McEvoy said other features raised as desirable measures in the exhibition included the provision of a new pavement and new bus pull in area. These features cannot be afforded from current proposed scheme budget and whilst part of a wish list are not critical components of a scheme designed to slow traffic speeds, prohibit over taking, make it safer to turn right, and provide a safer crossing place for pedestrians.
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