News Release - Proposed Traffic Calming For Sinderland Road, Broadheath

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Proposed Traffic Calming For Sinderland Road, Broadheath

9 June 2003

Altrincham Area Board at its meeting on 3rd June considered whether to support a planned traffic calming scheme on Sinderland Road, Broadheath.

The scheme has been proposed to help reduce traffic speed along Sinderland Road and make the area much safer for pedestrians and other road users. It involves using advisory road markings between Barlow Road and Manchester Road, introducing a pair of speed cushions on either side of Broadheath Primary School and moving the School Crossing Patrol to a new, clearly identified crossing point.

In addition the existing 'School Keep Clear' markings will be extended and a short length of guardrail will be fitted outside the school.

Councillor Jane Baugh, Chair of the Altrincham Area Board said with Sinderland Road providing not only an important link into Broadheath from the A56, but also access to a large residential estate, it was important every step was taken to make the area safer.

"Local people have reported problems with vehicles speeding along Sinderland Road. A police survey recently showed many vehicles travelling at more than the 30 mph speed limit.

"On such a busy link road this is a cause for great concern. What makes the situation even more alarming is the speed vehicles are travelling as they pass the school and approach the two mini-roundabouts on Sinderland Road at the junctions with Craven Road and Barlow Road.

"The Council is committed to improving road safety and sees this scheme as an important way of achieving this in the local area," she said.

The scheme is supported by the area board, and a formal consultation exercise will be carried out. Following consultation the scheme will be introduced as soon as funding is available.

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