Wymeswold
A6006, Rempstone Road and East Road
Proposed Road Safety Scheme.

Leicestershire County Council have been in discussion with Wymeswold Parish Council and County Councillor Mr Richard Shepherd with a view to formulating appropriate speed reducing measures on the A6006 through the village.

Various measures are proposed which are aimed at reducing speeds on the approaches to the village centre. The proposed scheme involves increasing the conspicuity of the entrances to the village followed by a series of Vehicle Activated Signs leading into and out of the village centre.

These are electronic signs which indicate a symbol and/or road safety message when activated by vehicles considered to be travelling at an inappropriate speed. Such signs are proving effective at reducing vehicle speeds and the risk of accidents.

This would involve increasing the conspicuity of the 30mph speed limit signs and the nameplates at the village entrances. The construction of the refuges (central islands in the carriageway) at these locations together with associated carriageway widening would improve this further. An extra speed limit sign and appropriate planting will also be provided on the refuges. As a result drivers will be influenced to adjust their speed before entering the built-up area.

You can view the proposals by using this link: Plan of Wymeswold Proposals (pdf, 550kb)

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The scheme has been approved and construction is substantially complete.

Should you require any further information on the proposed scheme please contact either:

Lee Quincey
Tel: 0116 3056830
e-mail: lquincey@leics.gov.uk

Or

Clive Hodges
Tel: 0116 3057224
e-mail: chodges@leics.gov.uk

If you require further copies, large print, Braille or audiocopies of these proposals please contact Lee Quincey or Clive Hodges on the numbers above.