Town's 'danger hotspots' to get new 20mph zones

Three new 20mph zones are to be introduced across dangerous roads in Bury as part of plans to improve safety at crash hotspots.

Bury Council wants to introduce the lower speed limit on Church Street, Charlton Avenue in Prestwich, and the Clough Street area of Radcliffe.

It comes after the authority was handed more than £500,000 to spend on improving road safety by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM).

Bury Councillor Alan Quinn said: "The aim is to carry out relatively modest road safety schemes which can provide high value for money, at known hotspots."

A stipulation on the cash spent from TfGM is that it must be spent to make problem roads safer or to reduce speeds and improve safety close to schools.

The funds can also be used on schemes like new or upgraded crossing points to support pedestrians and cyclist.

Plans for the 20mph zone on Church Street, which connects Bury with neighbouring Bolton, include traffic calming measures.

Other road safety schemes included within Bury Council's most recent budget are a new mini-roundabout at the B6196 Bury Old Road and Arthur Lane, Ainsworth.

A new zebra crossing is also planned at Sunnybank Road, Unsworth, near Bloomfield Drive.

Quinn said the schemes "will improve road safety and reduce the risks of danger for all road users".

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