A LOCAL Councillor has launched a petition to urge the authorities to look at vital safety measures to put the brakes on collisions on the stretch of road.
At the time of going to press, just under a thousand residents signed the online petition which was started by Councillor Jimmy Stanger, Independent member of Bexhill St. Marks ward.
It comes after a spate of serious collisions on the road from Little Common Roundabout and the Pevensey Roundabout over the last few months, with the most recent at the end of January.
Residents are concerned that the safety measures need to be improved to encourage drivers to lower their speed and stop serious incidents happening.
The petition is available to sign on Change.org, says the authorities must implement precautions to reduce accidents.
It states: “Countless encounters of close calls, serious and fatal accidents are every day realities now. The need for improved road safety measures in this area has become starkly apparent and authorities must take immediate action.
According to recent data, accident prone zones are rising across the country, with A259 Barnhorn Road & Marsh Road being a significant contributor to serious and fatal incidents in the last few years (Source: Department for Transport UK).
Councillor Stanger said on the petition: “From installing clear signage and redesigning dangerous junctions, to introducing speed reduction mechanisms and better pedestrian provisions — a comprehensive road safety strategy is critical. All road users, drivers, cyclists and pedestrians, should have confidence in their safety when navigating our roads.
We implore relevant authorities, governmental departments, and local representatives to prioritise and implement urgent road safety upgrades on A259 Barnhorn Road & Marsh Road. Please sign this petition to demand safer roads for our community.”
MP for Bexhill and Battle, Kieran Mullan said: “I am increasingly concerned about the safety of the A259 between Pevensey and Little Common. This stretch of road is regularly congested has seen several serious accidents in recent months. These accidents are dreadful for all those involved. They also cause major delays and gridlock on the limited alternative routes which are primarily small country lanes.
“I know both district and county councillors share these concerns, as do local residents. I will therefore be working with them on this issue and I have asked National Highways, who manage this road, for a joint meeting so we can discuss the cause of these recent accidents and what more could be done to improve road safety.”
Councillor Stanger is planning to deliver the petition to National Highways in the near future.
