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

Accompanying Documents: