Margaret Jones
22 Feb 2017 · Coroner Peter Harrowing · Avon
This report repeats 2 earlier warnings, and was raised again 1 time later. See the linked reports.
The coroner's concerns
1. drivers emerging onto A36
“there have been a number of road traffic collisions at this junction involving drivers emerging on to the A36”
2. speed limit too high on A36 near Branch Road
“The speed limit in the section of the A36 either side of Branch Road should be reduced so as to improve the safety of drivers both those on A36 and those emerging from Branch Road”
3. insufficient warning signage at junction
“The road signs including carriageway markings should be reviewed and improved so as to provide greater warning to drivers as to the risk from this junction”
4. worn road surface and markings at junction
“Whilst not factors in this collision appropriate repairs should be made to the high friction surface and road markings in the vicinity of the junction”
Linked reports
Closely relatedConfidence 0.90 · high
Earlier report
“The road signs including carriageway markings should be reviewed and improved so as to provide greater warning to drivers as to the severity of the approaching bends.”
This report
“The road signs including carriageway markings should be reviewed and improved so as to provide greater warning to drivers as to the risk from this junction.”
Closely relatedConfidence 0.80 · moderate
Earlier report
“A review of the safety of the Sheppey Road Bridge published in February 2015 has concluded that a combination of the geometry of the bridge affecting the forward visibility available to drivers and the high speeds of vehicles travelling over the bridge which has a 70 mph limit impacts on the safety of the bridge.”
This report
“(2)The speed limit in the section of the A36 either side of Branch Road should be reduced so as to improve the safety of drivers both those on A36 and those emerging from Branch Road.”
Closely relatedConfidence 0.80 · moderate
This report
“(4) Whilst not factors in this collision appropriate repairs should be made to the high friction surface and road markings in the vicinity of the junction.”
Later report
“During the inquest I heard that as [the deceased] approached the location of the collision via the slip road that there were no road markings or signs displayed to advise on appropriate speed or road curvature ahead.”