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Curbing casualties in Kegworth

Posted on 10/11/2009

Leicestershire Councty Council Highways, Transportation & Waste Management

9 November 2009

Curbing casualties in Kegworth

Work on a new road layout to reduce casualties is due to start near Kegworth this week.

The £150,000 scheme on the A6, near The Otter Pub, just south of Kegworth, includes new right-turn lanes, extended lines, new signs and a new, more skid-resistant road surface.

This scheme is a response to a study of accidents at the location which took place between 2005 and 2007.

During that three year period there were 10 injury accidents which resulted in 13 slight casualties, two serious injuries and three fatalities.

The road improvements will address accidents involving northbound-travelling vehicles turning right into the boatyard and lay-by.

Lesley Pendleton, Cabinet Lead Member for Higwhays and Transportation at Leicestershire County Council, said: ”Since 2000, accidents in the county have reduced by around 35 per cent. This scheme will support the continuous programme the County Council has to further improve this statistic.”

“Although every effort will be made to keep inconvenience to road users to a minimum, there will be a certain amount of disruption while the work is in progress. Drivers are urged to observe the road work signs and be cautious.”

Whilst work is on-going, temporary traffic signals will operate single direction traffic. Work will take place during off-peak periods.

For more information on accident and investigation statistics in the county, visit www.leics.gov.uk/casualtyreport

For more details on the work in Kegworth, contact 0116 305 0001.