Markfield, A50/A511/M1 Junction 22

Proposed Visibility Restriction Barrier

The History of scheme is shown below. It is for information only as the scheme is complete.

Latest update October 2008

This scheme was substantially completed in April 2008. Post scheme monitoring has now commenced.

Background

The County Council has identified measures to improve safety at this busy road junction.

The roundabout at this location has experienced 23 shunt type accidents (cars going into the back of one another) in the last 5 years, caused by vehicles approaching the roundabout too quickly.

Accident investigators think this is partly due to the open view of the roundabout. Drivers are tempted to divert attention from the vehicle in front to traffic circulating the roundabout, in turn leading to them to approach the junction too fast.

Although this is a particularly busy road junction the grass verges are home to a variety of wildlife and greenery and is within the National Forest and Charnwood Forest Landscape Character Area.

The Proposals

The 3 metre high willow barrier on the central reservation is designed to restrict the view for drivers approaching the roundabout, encouraging them to slow down to a speed at which they can safely negotiate the junction.
The barrier is made of living willow and provides an environmentally friendly alternative, at a similar cost, to a rigid-panelled fence which would normally be used.

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Your Comments

Consultation on this scheme has now ended.

Latest News

The scheme was approved on the 27th November 2007 and it is anticipated that works will start at the end of March 2008.

Contact Details

If you wish to discuss these proposals please contact:-

Richard Wightman on direct line telephone number 0116 3057338
or David East on direct line telephone number 0116 3056819

or
Email tsd@leics.gov.uk