Written question WQ100310
- Asked by
- John ClarkReform
- To be answered by
- Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 9 days
Question
Will the Cabinet Minister publish the GG 119 Road Safety Audit for the A5 Menai suspension bridge approaches, including its recommendations and any recorded design exceptions or departures from those recommendations?
Answer
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy (Adam Price)
The road safety audit was independently created for and held by UK Highways (A55) Ltd. It is not the Welsh Government’s document to publish. The design, location and implementation of the temporary speed cushions were developed in accordance with the audit's findings and any recommendations.
To assess the effectiveness of the measures, average vehicle speeds were monitored both before and after the installation of the speed cushions. The post-installation assessment demonstrated that average vehicle speeds had reduced to 20 mph, bringing driver behaviour in line with the posted speed limit. This reduction in vehicle speeds has enhanced safety for both bridge users and the workforce undertaking the Phase 2 works, supporting safer operations and reducing the risk of incidents in the work area.
Location
Before Average Speeds
After Average Speeds
Difference
The Bridge
24 mph
20 mph
-4 mph
Antelope Roundabout to Anglesey Arms Roundabout
25 mph
20 mph
-5 mph