Addendum to "Extremely dangerous junction for cyclists"
Anfon at Gloucestershire County Council llai na munud yn hwyrach. Cyfeirnod FixMyStreet: 6652864.
Addendum for extra details.
The problem here is one of visibility. Due to a wall and cars parked on the other side of it and the curve of the road, particularly at night, visibility to the north east when driving out of Sandycroft Road is almost zero. The give way line is in such a position that it's impossible to see any cyclists on the track. (Visibility south west is not an issue).
On three occasions since the roadworks were completed, I have been close to collision on my left wing due to sudden appearance of the cyclists. On all three, I have backed off, and on two of those occasions the cyclists have given me a wave of thanks and all has passed safely, but last time I took abuse from a man who didn't realise the dangers.
Cyclists using the cycle track, particularly at speed, have no idea that they can't be seen and we have no idea that they are there.
Right of way is clearly marked, but it is a fatality waiting to happen, and this is probably an issue on other junctions too. Maybe a yellow box marking would help to focus the cyclists mind.
I'm not sure that ignoring this, at the cost of a human life is the right thing to do.
Tweet
Share
Diweddariadau
-
Thank you for reporting this issue. It has now been logged.
Should the issue pose an immediate danger to public safety such as:-
•Objects on the highway network (i.e. a fallen tree)
•Faulty temporary or permanent traffic lights (i.e. stuck on red)
•Exposed cables
•Multiple street lighting faults
•Flooded roads
•Potholes over 75mm deep •Manhole/Metal Cover (i.e. missing or dangerous) please call our emergency number 08000 514 514.We will provide you with an update within ten working days, however, our aim is to keep you informed of progress within five working days, whenever possible.
Highways Customer Services Team Gloucestershire Highways -
This report has now been passed to the Highways team for assessment.
If repair work is required, it will either be classed as urgent or will be put into a planned programme of works to ensure it is repaired as efficiently as possible.
In some cases a temporary repair will be needed, to make the area safe, then engineers will return to make a permanent repair.
An update on the issue will be provided.
On our website you can find out about planned work to maintain and improve Gloucestershire's streets by visiting www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways.
Thank you,
Highways Customer Services Team,
Gloucestershire Highways -
-
This report has now been passed to the Highways team for assessment.
If repair work is required, it will either be classed as urgent or will be put into a planned programme of works to ensure it is repaired as efficiently as possible.
In some cases a temporary repair will be needed, to make the area safe, then engineers will return to make a permanent repair.
An update on the issue will be provided.
On our website you can find out about planned work to maintain and improve Gloucestershire's streets by visiting www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways.
Thank you,
Highways Customer Services Team,
Gloucestershire Highways -
This report is now closed to updates from the public. Gallwch wneud adroddiad newydd am yr un lleoliad .