Shipston Town Council takes Portobello Crossroads concerns to the top

Shipston Town Council has voted to write to the Secretary of State for Transport, and copy the letter to Nadhim Zahawi MP and the Chief Executive of Warwickshire County Council, amid concerns that proposed changes to the Portobello Crossroads would not improve the safety of the junction. Some fear the proposals could even make the crossing more dangerous.

In response to a report received by an engineer from Warwickshire County Council’s Highways Department, Marianne Westwood highlighted her concerns about both the plan to introduce a staggered crossing at the site, and the validity of some of the data on which the decision had been based.

Councillors also expressed concern about the lack of consultation and insufficient evidence to indicate why a staggered crossing would be more effective than a roundabout or other safety enhancements.[nbsp]

While councillors recognised that a roundabout would be more expensive, it was felt that a staggered junction could exacerbate the existing problems. Rather than using up vital funds, the town council would prefer the money to be ring-fenced until sufficient funds or a robust case for effective changes could be made.[nbsp]

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