With temporary lights once again on the A38 at Tarnock to accommodate the Hinkley Connection Project, traffic has been building at peak times of day both north- and southbound along the main road. Previous temporary lights further up the A38 have led to some drivers cutting up Chapel Road at illegal speeds in a fruitless attempt to save a few seconds on their journey. This caused significant distress to many Chapel Road residents, especially the parents of young children and pet owners, who are used to the rural lane being practically deserted.
Following calls from local residents aware of the forthcoming work, National Grid were kind enough to close the road, effectively, to through-traffic, so that it’s available only for Chapel Road residents and deliveries. As a result, Chapel Road has seen a significant reduction in speeding drivers.
Sedgemoor District Councillors Bob Filmer, representing the Knoll ward, and Graham Godwin-Pearson, representing the Axevale ward, worked together with National Grid to keep locals happy.
Bob says, “Making Chapel Road open only for access to the properties within has made a big difference to residents. Rooksbridge is a small, tight-knit community and has been badly affected in the past. Safety is always be our number one concern with any roadworks or other projects.”
