Mike Hall MP

Labour Party | Weaver Vale

Mike Hall MP calls for speed restrictions on the A56 

7 January 2008

A56 – Netherton and Godscroft Lane

As many people locally are aware there was a double fatal accident on the A56 between Netherton and Godscroft Lane on the 14th December 2007.  This accident occurred in the vicinity where the speed limit changes from 60 mph to 40 mph.

Mike Hall MP said:-

"I believe there is a very strong case fMike Hall MP calls for speed restrictions on the A56.or reducing the 60 mph speed limit on the section of the A56 to 30 mph and reducing the 40 mph speed limit to 30 mph.

"This tragic accident demonstrates that this section of the A56 is very dangerous, the speed limit needs to be reduced and the Highway Authority should look at other calming measures.

"I have written to the County Engineer about this issue, asking him to look into the possibility of changing the speed limit on this dangerous section of highway."