Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council
Local Authority / Fire Service
Action Taken
• Improvement works have commenced along the A19 route from Toll Bar to Askern. • The completed scheme at the specified bend will include widened centre line markings, new reflective road studs, and ribbed edge line markings. • The scheme will also feature reflective verge marker posts, illuminated bend warning signs, and “SLOW” carriageway markings. (AI summary)
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Dear Mr Beresford .
* David George White (Deceased) s I refer to your letter of 1 August 2013 regarding Rule 43 of the Coroners Rules 1984 and specifically regarding your request to consider whether, within the scheme of work that is planned with a view to reducing road related injuries on the A19 between Askern and Toll Bar, any specific measures should be taken at or on the approach to the bend in the A19 at Owston and, if so, what those measures are to be. i i I can confirm that improvement works have commenced along the route from Toll Bar to r Askern comprising of general signing and road marking enhancements.
•i ' i Specifically at the referred bend, the completed scheme will comprise of: 9
• Widened centre line markings
• New centre line reflective road studs
• Ribbed edge line markings (raised profile to provide enhanced visual and audible vibratory warning)
• Reflective verge marker posts © Illuminated bend warning signs with high visibility backing boards and “Reduce Speed Now” plates.
• SLOW carriageway markings Doncaster Council Civic Office, Waterdale, Doncaster DN1 3BU
It is considered that the above package of measures will suitably highlight the bend, and such measures have been successfully used at other locations.
* David George White (Deceased) s I refer to your letter of 1 August 2013 regarding Rule 43 of the Coroners Rules 1984 and specifically regarding your request to consider whether, within the scheme of work that is planned with a view to reducing road related injuries on the A19 between Askern and Toll Bar, any specific measures should be taken at or on the approach to the bend in the A19 at Owston and, if so, what those measures are to be. i i I can confirm that improvement works have commenced along the route from Toll Bar to r Askern comprising of general signing and road marking enhancements.
•i ' i Specifically at the referred bend, the completed scheme will comprise of: 9
• Widened centre line markings
• New centre line reflective road studs
• Ribbed edge line markings (raised profile to provide enhanced visual and audible vibratory warning)
• Reflective verge marker posts © Illuminated bend warning signs with high visibility backing boards and “Reduce Speed Now” plates.
• SLOW carriageway markings Doncaster Council Civic Office, Waterdale, Doncaster DN1 3BU
It is considered that the above package of measures will suitably highlight the bend, and such measures have been successfully used at other locations.