Vehicles speeding through village tops 3,000 - report

More than 100 people petitioned for a speed limit change on Waltham road in Barnoldby-le-Beck

More than 3,000 vehicles a day are speeding through a village in North East Lincolnshire, according to a report.

New safety road measures are being considered for Barnoldby-le-Beck on Waltham road between the village and Waltham.

It comes after more than 100 residents petitioned for a speed limit change, citing "atrocious" speeding in the 30mph (48km/h) zone.

North East Lincolnshire Council is considering changing the speed limit and installing electronic driver feedback signs after an investigation was launched in October.

'Poor' compliance

According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, traffic data from 2023/24 found "poor" compliance by drivers of the speed limit either side of the village centre.

Based on Department for Transport data, just under 6,500 vehicles drive through the village each day.

A report on the investigation found more than half travelled "above the normal prosecution limit for the police".

The options being considered include reducing the 60mph (96.5km/h) speed limit between Waltham and the Barnoldby village area, installing electronic driver feedback signs, reviewing safety camera enforcement and refreshing road markings and signs.

Street lighting was also considered but it would be "prohibitively expensive" compared to other options, according to the report.

Physical measures to reduce speeding, like speed bumps and rumble strips, have been ruled out.

The report said the latter would "likely to cause annoyance and a poorer quality of life " for residents due to the noise.

Councillor Stewart Swinburn said he would receive another update at a public meeting once the investigations had been completed.

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