Residents make road safety plea
A resident has called for action to resolve dangerous traffic problems.
Mr Phil Yates, of Poplar Street, Ollerton, says his road and those around it are often gridlocked at peak times and extremely dangerous to pedestrians and children when the traffic is lighter because of drivers ignoring the speed limit.
He has put forward ideas for traffic calming measures to Ollerton and Boughton Town Council.
Mr Yates said a speed camera, road humps or a change in speed limit would help limit the dangers on an unsafe stretch of road.
He said: “I would love to be able to let my children play in the street but I cannot do that.
“I have lived here for 20 years and have seen many changes over that time — the most obvious of which was when Tesco opened.
“This has increased the traffic and increased the number of people travelling down the street at break-neck speed.
“I will do everything within my power to make this road safe again, starting with making sure this issue is brought forward and a solution discussed.”
The Nottinghamshire county councillor for Ollerton, Mrs Stella Smedley, said the suggested solutions, especially relating to traffic, must be explored.
She said: “I have not experienced the speeding problems personally but one thing that is obvious around that area is the volume of traffic at peak times.
“I have spoken to Mr Yates at length and he is very passionate about getting a permanent solution to this — but I think the issues boils down to the access to Tesco.
“If there was another access that could relieve the traffic on Rufford Avenue and Poplar Street, the area may be deemed a much safer place by residents.
“Making this area safer and relieving traffic must be discussed, because this is a problem that can be solved.”
Ollerton town councillor Mr Ray Shilling said the main problem seemed to be around Sherwood Drive and Rufford Avenue.
He said: “The council recognise there is a problem with traffic in this area in relation to Tesco during busy periods.
“The council has been working closely with the police about the causes of the problems and will continue to do so as part of an ongoing scheme.”
