Consider reducing the recently implemented 18 tonne weight limit on the Chobham Road railway bridge to a maximum of 7
Sunningdale residents and road users are noticing a marked
increase in traffic, particularly heavy goods vehicles, travelling
along the Chobham Road (B383). There is also the danger that
construction traffic from the DERA development at Longcross will
routinely use the Chobham Road.
The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead (RBWM) only has a few
options for placing restrictions on a ‘B’ road but it
freely acknowledges that this road, with its shops, houses and
street parking, is completely inappropriate for use by heavy
lorries.
In June, RBWM imposed an 18 tonne weight limit but it is difficult
to tell which lorries are 18 tonne or heavier. The reduction to 7.5
tonnes would make it much clearer if a heavy lorry uses the
road.
There is also a danger posed by 18 tonne lorries on the bridge. Not
only are they forced to cross the central white lines which is
illegal but on-coming traffic can’t be seen due to the bend
on the bridge.
The only answer is to restrict the size/weight of vehicles allowed
on the road.
Started by: Councillor Mary Sayer
This ePetition ran from 06/08/2015 to 21/09/2015 and has now finished.
216 people signed this ePetition.