Decision details
Forest Road/Whitehouse Road Junction
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
The Cabinet Member for Infrastructure and Transport expressed condolences to the family of the people involved in the fatal accident which had led to this report. The police investigation had now concluded and a report into the junction had been produced. There had been seven accidents at the location in the previous five years. Although no fault had been identified with the layout of the junction, the Cabinet would consider whether measures could be taken to improve safety at the junction.
The Corporate Scrutiny Committee had noted the recommendations in the report.
Decision:
To approve Option 1:
Realign the hedge to improve visibility when entering Forest Road from Whitehouse Road which as part of the 2021 capital works programme.
Revaluate any future works to the junction following the completion of the Island-wide Speed Review, and as part of the network’s safety and management programme.
Report author: Scott Headey
Publication date: 14/01/2021
Date of decision: 14/01/2021
Decided at meeting: 14/01/2021 - Cabinet
Effective from: 26/01/2021
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