Paul Coxon
20 Jul 2015 · Coroner Karen Dilks · Newcastle Upon Tyne
A similar concern from this report was raised again 1 time later. See the linked reports.
The coroner's concerns
1. inadequate signage for pedestrian crossing points
“Inadequate signage giving guidance to pedestrians of safe crossing points”
2. lack of illuminated signage for pedestrian crossing
“Lack of illuminated signage to assist pedestrians in the hours of darkness”
3. 50 mph speed limit on complex slip road
“Appropriateness of 50 mile per hour speed limit on a complex slip road where driver visibility is limited and reaction time to any hazard significantly impaired as a result”
Linked reports
Closely relatedConfidence 0.80 · moderate
This report
“(3) Appropriateness of 50 mile per hour speed limit on a complex slip road where driver visibility is limited and reaction time to any hazard significantly impaired as a result”
Later report
“(6) A 40 miles per hour speed limit is unsafe for this stretch of road.”
Responses
2015-0286-Response-by-Gateshead-Council.pdf ↗· Gateshead Council
Stated action · three months from the date of this letter
“An additional sign will be erected at the top of the steps (adjacent to the south east slip) which leads to the 'underpass'. This will indicate the presence of a pedestrian route (via steps) and identify the pedestrian destination. Investigative work will be undertaken to confirm that the pedestrian route is appropriately signed on both sides of the bridgehead.”