CALLS for traffic lights on Tintwistle Bridge have been lent greater urgency following yet another accident there, says local County Councillor Dave Wilcox.
"Fortunately, this week's accident appears to have resulted in no serious injuries to those involved." said the Tintwistle Councillor.
According to Councillor Wilcox, poor visibility at the bridge contributes significantly to the problem, as on oc
casions does the speed at which vehicles are traveling and the position of oncoming vehicles on the road.
"There have been a series of accidents on the Hadfield side of Tintwistle Bridge in recent months, and they appear to be on the increase", said Councillor Wilcox.
"I have had traffic engineers out to the site and a number of signs have been placed on the road to try to encourage traffic to slow down. There are also warning signs about the position of oncoming traffic both sides of the bridge."
"Over the last few weeks, officers from the County Council have revisited the site and it looks possible that we would be able to finance traffic lights as part of the Pennine Bridleway development.
"In order for horses to safety cross close to the River Etherow, some traffic lights will be essential, and I'm sure that Derbyshire Council tax payers would be much more favourably disposed to the lights being funded from external sources, rather than from Council Tax."
Councillor Wilcox says that plans are now underway to check the feasibility of a traffic lighting system, which in due course will be subject to wider public consultation.
"I realize that traffic signaling can cause delays and that queuing can itself cause difficulties, but unless we take action soon a serious injury is likely." he said.
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