Tracey Haybittle
22 Aug 2024 · Coroner Sean Cummings · Milton Keynes
This report repeats 1 earlier warning. See the linked reports.
The coroner's concerns
1. drivers turning early and driving wrong way down slip road
“drivers were still turning early and attempting to drive the wrong way down the slip road”
2. confusing verbal navigation instructions
“verbal commands gave information likely to confuse and direct drivers down the wrong slip road into the path of oncoming traffic”
3. inadequate physical and signage measures
“narrowing the "mouth" of the slip road to one lane, placement of very large temporary "No Entry" signs and placement of signs indicating "Do Not Use Satnav”
Linked reports
Identical hazardConfidence 0.90 · high
Earlier report
“Following the collision, large temporary No Entry signs were positioned at the slip road junction. They were quickly removed apparently because the original signs were deemed to comply with necessary regulations.”
This report
“National Highways undertook a number of immediate remedial measures to try to prevent drivers turning and travelling the wrong way down this slip road, including narrowing the”