Earlier today I posted an image on social media of a direction sign on the A1086 Coast Road in Blackhall Rocks that appeared to have been damaged in a traffic collision. I reported the sign for replacement or repair this morning, but since then I've been contacted by a resident reporting that the collision was caused by a vehicle travelling at excessive speed in the early hours of this morning.
Additional comments from a few other residents in Blackhall Rocks appear to confirm that there's an increase lately in incidents of vehicles breaking the legal speed limit at this particular location, and especially on a night time.
I've now asked the authorities to look into these reports and take whichever actions are necessary where a consistent pattern of excessive speed can be confirmed**
Good morning all,
Earlier this morning I reported an illuminated road sign on a pedestrian refuse in Blackhall Rocks for repair or replacement. A resident has since contacted me to report that the sign was damaged during the night after it was hit by a vehicle whilst it was speeding.
I’ve now been contacted by other residents in Blackhall Rocks reporting an increase lately in the number of vehicles persistently exceeding the speed limit along the A1086 Coast Road in Blackhall Rocks, especially on an evening and during the night.
Please record this incident on the CRM system for the attention of the relevant authorities, with a request that residents’ reports of vehicles travelling at excessive speeds are fully investigated and that measures to address the problem at this location are considered.
Regards,
Rob.
Cllr Rob Crute (Blackhall Division)
**The results of a 24 hour/7 day speed survey taken at Broad Road in 2020 showed an average mean speed at the time of just over 30mph. Full details can be found here: Speed Survey, Blackhall Rocks
