Temporary traffic lights in Shifnal set to remain for a year
Temporary traffic lights near Shifnal could remain on a busy road for up to a year – even though there are no roadworks.
Council officials say the lights, near the junction for the A464 Upton crossroads, near Shifnal, have been put in place because of a number of accidents. Shropshire Council says they are part of a test.
Alice Dilly, Shropshire Council's principal engineer for road safety, said: "The A464 Upton crossroads is an accident site that experiences regular incidents due to the poor road alignment and high traffic speeds.
"Shropshire Council's consultants, Mouchel, are currently designing a permanent road safety enhancement scheme for this location.
"However, in the meantime, the council has decided to install these traffic signals as a temporary measure, for between six and 12 months, until a permanent solution is installed, to enhance the road safety for both road users and local residents at the crossroads.
"The operation of the traffic signals is being monitored for the first few weeks of their installation at peak times to ensure they are operating effectively with as minimal disruption as possible to the public."
"We apologise for any delays or inconvenience that this may cause to the travelling public; however, we have installed this measure purely on a road safety basis to help protect road users and local residents."
In 2013, a blue Volkswagen Golf careered into a barn on the junction, sparking fears the building could collapse.
