Herbert Francis
26 Jul 2018 · Coroner Jonathan Layton · Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire
The coroner's concerns
1. insufficient road markings and early warning signs at junction
“The approach to the main A40 from Redstone Road could be further enhanced with the introduction of road markings and early warning signs. That consideration should be given to the re-positioning of the national speed limit signs from their current location to closer to the mouth of the junction.”
2. inadequate filter lane length and width
“That both filter lanes on the A40 at this location should be made longer and wider.”
3. excessive speed on curved road segment
“That consideration should be given to lowering the speed limit along this stretch of road, or by placing advisory speed limit signs at the location to warn motorists of the upcoming bend and junction.”
4. lack of westbound left-turn filter lane
“That filter lanes should also be introduced on the A40 for vehicles heading 1 westbound and intending to turn left onto Redstone Road”
Responses
2018-0242-Response-by-Welsh-Government.pdf ↗· Department for Transport
Stated action · this financial year
“My officials are currently in the process of carrying out a three year speed limit review looking at road safety issues at over 600 sites on all trunk roads in Wales. I have asked my officials to ensure the concerns and recommendations raised in the report are considered as a priority as part of the review and addressed within the first tranche of sites reviewed during this financial year.”