Dear Mr. Key, Wylye
Valley Traffic Management Study
I can now respond
to your letter of 17th February, 2005, concerning a pedestrian
crossing for
South Newton.
As you will be aware,
the A36 is a Trunk Road and road safety remains the responsibility
of the Highways Agency.
However,
due to the uncertainty of progressing a major scheme
for the Wylye
Valley, the
County Council commissioned its consultants to develop
traffic management measures to improve environmental
conditions in the three
villages straddling
the A36.
Following a comprehensive
study and consultation with residents and others, our consultants
are currently finalising
the
report detailing proposals for South Newton, Stapleford
and Stoford. I can advise that
the provision of a formal pedestrian crossing for South
Newton is being recommended. Further work needs to
be undertaken to establish
the type
of crossing facility to provide the safest option for
pedestrians crossing the A36.
It is anticipated
that the necessary funding will be available to enable the
measures proposed
in the report
to be implemented
in 2005/06.
Yours sincerely,
G.C. Batten |
