COMMUNITY SPEEDWATCH - WILMSLOW ROAD

On Thursday 11th April I joined local residents and volunteers from our Community Speedwatch team on Wilmslow Road (near to Harden Park). On this occasion, we were also joined by our PCSO, Anna Jenkinson. During the course of one hour (11am- 12noon) we recorded no fewer than 59 vehicles exceeding the speed threshold, with an average speed of 38mph. The results in full were:

- 46 vehicles exceeding the speed threshold, but under 40mph
- 13 vehicles exceeding the speed threshold, above 40mph
- highest recorded speed was 48mph
- the speed limit at this location is 30mph

The figures show that there is still a clear need for increased awareness at this location. To that end, we will shortly be getting some red-coloured textured road surfacing on Wilmslow Road, as well as some "30" roundels marked on the road surface. Also, once the development of the County Hotel is complete, a pedestrian island will be installed close to the junction with Harden Park.