Bridgend County Borough Council
Local Authority / Fire Service
Noted
Bridgend County Borough Council acknowledges concerns about the A48 Laleston, Bridgend, but states existing signage and road markings meet regulations. The Council continues to monitor personal injury collision data and will implement measures to make the highways network safer where appropriate. (AI summary)
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Dear cyclist day,
The section of highway where the incident occurred has unique street reference number of 47605367 and is recorded as A48 Bypass Road Broadlands Roundabout to Laleston Roundabout The 7-day average traffic flows for the period 16/1/2025-22/1/2025 on the A48 within 5Om of the junction of Wells Street where the incident occurred was 15,345. Regponge_ to concerns Raised under Regulation 28 report; To date, the following action has been taken in response to concers raised: The active travel department continue to undertake a study to provide high level options for an Active Travel Link alongside the A48 between Picton Court roundabout and Laleston Roundabout The Council reviews and updates its Iist of strategic transport schemes annually and will present to Cabinet later this year with further information on timelines and funding for all projects. The highway maintenance department continues to carry out highway defect inspections on this carriageway in alignment with the Code of Practise for Highway Maintenance and the County Surveyors Society (Wales) review of the 2016 code. The Traffic Management Department has undertaken an internal desktop review followed by site assessments of the A48 between Ewenny Roundabout and Pyle Roundabout with the outcome as follows: Existing speed limits have been assessed in line with current Setting Local Speed Limit in Wales (SLSLiW) guidance. Considering the character and nature of this road the set speed limits conform with the SLSLiW criteria, and the criteria does not recommend the use of speed limits t0 tackle individual, isolated locations_ Speed Surveys were undertaken either side of the junction of Wells Street with the A48 in January 2025. 85%ile speeds for 2-way traffic east of the junction were recorded as S4mph, whilst 85%ile speeds for 2-way traffic just west of the junction were recorded as 53mph which is consistent with the posted speed limit; Review of existing signs and road markings in line with current Traffic Signs Regulations & General Directions 2016 Guidance has been undertaken with no additional works required at this time_ Additionally, can confirm that the whole section Laleston Roundabout through to Broadlands Roundabout is in light since Apri/May 21 and fitted with LED lanterns, with connections regularly checked in accordance with maintenance procedures. Conclusion It should be noted that the serious collision investigation unit of the police have not raised concerns with the Council regarding the posted speed limits, road layout or vehicle speeds of the A48 during their investigations_ your being from
As part of our statutory functions and commitment to our communities and road safety, Bridgend County Borough Council continues t0 monitor personal injury collision data reported on the public highway to identify accident clusters and trends. Any treatable pattern of accidents identified will have proportionate remedial measures put forward for 'funding and will be prioritised against other locations across the borough: Consideration of the actions highlighted above will continue, with a view t0 determining if any improvements at this location are justified as a priority, over and above other schemes alongside our annual program of road safety schemes which are submitted to Welsh Goverment for consideration: trust you will find the Council's response as outlined above as proportionate t0 the concerns you have raised; In conclusion, the Council takes all accidents seriously , and where appropriate implements measures t0 make the highways network safer provided the threshold for number of road accidents on individual sites is met.
The section of highway where the incident occurred has unique street reference number of 47605367 and is recorded as A48 Bypass Road Broadlands Roundabout to Laleston Roundabout The 7-day average traffic flows for the period 16/1/2025-22/1/2025 on the A48 within 5Om of the junction of Wells Street where the incident occurred was 15,345. Regponge_ to concerns Raised under Regulation 28 report; To date, the following action has been taken in response to concers raised: The active travel department continue to undertake a study to provide high level options for an Active Travel Link alongside the A48 between Picton Court roundabout and Laleston Roundabout The Council reviews and updates its Iist of strategic transport schemes annually and will present to Cabinet later this year with further information on timelines and funding for all projects. The highway maintenance department continues to carry out highway defect inspections on this carriageway in alignment with the Code of Practise for Highway Maintenance and the County Surveyors Society (Wales) review of the 2016 code. The Traffic Management Department has undertaken an internal desktop review followed by site assessments of the A48 between Ewenny Roundabout and Pyle Roundabout with the outcome as follows: Existing speed limits have been assessed in line with current Setting Local Speed Limit in Wales (SLSLiW) guidance. Considering the character and nature of this road the set speed limits conform with the SLSLiW criteria, and the criteria does not recommend the use of speed limits t0 tackle individual, isolated locations_ Speed Surveys were undertaken either side of the junction of Wells Street with the A48 in January 2025. 85%ile speeds for 2-way traffic east of the junction were recorded as S4mph, whilst 85%ile speeds for 2-way traffic just west of the junction were recorded as 53mph which is consistent with the posted speed limit; Review of existing signs and road markings in line with current Traffic Signs Regulations & General Directions 2016 Guidance has been undertaken with no additional works required at this time_ Additionally, can confirm that the whole section Laleston Roundabout through to Broadlands Roundabout is in light since Apri/May 21 and fitted with LED lanterns, with connections regularly checked in accordance with maintenance procedures. Conclusion It should be noted that the serious collision investigation unit of the police have not raised concerns with the Council regarding the posted speed limits, road layout or vehicle speeds of the A48 during their investigations_ your being from
As part of our statutory functions and commitment to our communities and road safety, Bridgend County Borough Council continues t0 monitor personal injury collision data reported on the public highway to identify accident clusters and trends. Any treatable pattern of accidents identified will have proportionate remedial measures put forward for 'funding and will be prioritised against other locations across the borough: Consideration of the actions highlighted above will continue, with a view t0 determining if any improvements at this location are justified as a priority, over and above other schemes alongside our annual program of road safety schemes which are submitted to Welsh Goverment for consideration: trust you will find the Council's response as outlined above as proportionate t0 the concerns you have raised; In conclusion, the Council takes all accidents seriously , and where appropriate implements measures t0 make the highways network safer provided the threshold for number of road accidents on individual sites is met.