Faulty lights are causing concern
Slough: Resident says an accident is waiting to happen
A Slough resident has raised safety concerns after noticing that some traffic lights have been not operating correctly for about a month.
Last week, Jackie Lear told the Express that in Rochford Gardens, the main traffic lights have been ‘permanently out’ for weeks.
Having complained to the council, the lights appeared to be temporarily fixed but then stopped working again.
“It’s dangerous, nobody seems bothered about people's safety,” she said.
“We also have a blind spot out of our estate onto a main busy road, where drivers speed more than the limit of 40mph.”
She added that she has seen ‘many other traffic lights out in Slough’, including at pedestrian crossings.
“The disabled and kids cannot cross safely as
nobody is stopping because the traffic lights are out.
Are the council waiting for a serious accident to happen?” Jackie said.
So far, Slough Borough Council has confirmed it is aware of problems with lights on Spring Lane as well as Rochford Gardens – and is undertaking an investigation.
Last week, a Slough council spokesperson said: “Unfortunately it is not an issue with the lights themselves, but with the power supply to them.
“We are waiting for the power company to fix the power issues which is affecting this junction. We understand the wait is not ideal and we thank residents for their patience.”
It added that it is awaiting funding for a full refurbishment in due course.
On Thursday, March 31, Slough Borough Council told the Express the power supply feeder pillar was repaired.
However, Jackie said the traffic lights ‘worked for a few days’ and went out again.
A spokesperson for Slough Borough Council said: “An engineer went out to take a look on Monday.
“Effectively it is down to wear and tear, the equipment is old and more prone to power fluctuations which the controller responds to by shutting down the site to prevent green conflicts.
“These power fluctuations are not connected to the recent repair of the feeder pillar.”