Rural route gets ‘virtual footway’

Speed reduction measures and a “virtual footway” are being installed at Camerton to improve road safety.

A virtual footway – created with new markings on the road – aims to make it safer for pedestrians in rural areas where the road is too narrow for a pavement. The scheme also includes lowering the speed limit to 20mph and new signage. Give way points and build outs – a raised section of kerbed pavement which narrows the road by extending into it – will also be installed.

Councillor Manda Rigby, cabinet member for transport, said: “We’re glad we could improve the safety of pedestrians through this scheme and are thankful for the input of residents and Camerton Parish Council.”

Construction was due to start on Monday and the work is expected to take up to two weeks. Temporary traffic lights will be in place for the first week, however the road will be closed throughout the second week so road marking amendments can be made.