Written question asked by Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 22 March 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 April 2024 (named day). It was answered by Guy Opperman (Conservative) on Monday, 15 April 2024 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

A5: Shropshire

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to improve safety at the A5 Shotatton Crossroads.

Answer: The A5 Shotatton Crossroads is already subject to a 40 mile per hour speed limit to reduce accident risk, and this is enforced by fixed cameras. Accidents still do occur, most recently on 27 March. National Highways is currently undertaking a route safety study of the A5, from the A5/A458 Churncote roundabout, west of Shrewsbury as far as the Welsh Border near Chirk. This study will examine collision data and recorded safety issues along the route, with a view to providing a consistent safety approach for users of this route. National Highways expects the work to include improved traffic signage, edge markers/bollards, and road markings. At present, this study has not identified further safety measures, at the Shotatton crossroads junction but this may change as the study develops.

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