Yasmin Richards
28 Apr 2014 · Coroner Peter Harrowing · Avon
A similar concern from this report was raised again 1 time later. See the linked reports.
The coroner's concerns
1. speed limit on Hartley Bends
“The speed limit in the section of the A46 known as the 'Hartley Bends' should be reviewed and reduced so as to improve the safety of drivers as they approach these bends.”
2. insufficient road signage
“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.”
3. lack of rumble strips
“Consideration be given to the provision of 'rumble strips' in advance of the bends so as to further encourage the reduction in the speed of vehicles as they approach the bends.”
Linked reports
Closely relatedConfidence 0.90 · high
This 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.”
Later 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.”
Responses
2014-0193-Response-by-Highway-Agency.pdf ↗· National Highways
Stated action · early 2014
“The salient proposais in the Hartley Bends locality were as follows:”