New Speeding Measures In Nelson Road
Motorists speeding along Nelson Road are in for a shock. The council is installing the first ‘road points’ system.
Those exceeding the limit will find the road switched to an exit ramp joining the A1
Councillor Steven Bakander said “They will find themselves redirected to an environment more appropriate to their speed.”
Garry Wembley in his ‘big bore’ Nova was the first victim. “I was just going down me nans, and suddenly zapp I was heading onto the A1.” He added, “It’s hard to merge with the slow lane when you are doing 90 plus, it’s really dangerous!“
Dave Cromper, whose Subaru was also ‘redirected’, said, “It’s not fair, they put signs up but they assume everyone can read! I’m gonna complain, its racism against dyslexics or something innit.“
The scheme has cost £1.45m with a further £1.8m earmarked for northbound ‘points’ and a flyover planned for next year.
Pensioner Edith Corry said that the reduction in traffic noise was bliss. “I know I’m deaf but I could still imagine all the roaring and tyre squealing.” 72 year old Ned Blinkman also said things were getting pretty bad. “It had reached the stage where you had to look before crossing the road.“
Story by PW
