Making Clatworthy Drive Safer

We want to make Clatworthy Drive safer and more accessible. We are asking for your views on new ways to slow down traffic and improve road safety at this location.

This follows strong local support from residents and councillors calling for action to reduce speeding and improve safety in the area.

Why are we proposing changes

Although a 20mph speed limit is already in place, many drivers continue to exceed it, raising safety concerns, particularly at junctions and for vulnerable road users. In response to these concerns and the clear support from the community, we are proposing measures which aim to:

• Help drivers stick to the speed limit
• Make it easier to see moving traffic at busy road crossings and where cars park badly
• Make walking, cycling, and driving safer and easier

What we are proposing

Speed cushions

Three sets of (double) speed cushions would be installed at Clatworthy Drive – please see the proposed locations on the diagram below. These are a cost-effective way to reduce vehicle speeds and do not require a lot of drainage works. Their design allows cyclists to pass alongside and emergency vehicles to straddle them without needing to slow down.

Example of speed cushions

Junction improvement at Clatworthy Drive / Fanshawe Road junction

In addition to installing speed cushions, we are proposing to extend the pavement into the road at the junction of Clatworthy Drive / Fanshawe Road and install a pedestrian crossing. The changes to this junction would improve road safety by slowing cars turning onto Fanshawe Road.

Map of proposals for Clatworthy Drive (click to enlarge)