A recent tragic death on the A38 has reignited calls to reduce the speed limit from 70mph on a notoriously dangerous stretch of road. Locals and safety campaigners are raising alarms about the road’s hazardous conditions, citing a sharp bend, absence of a hard shoulder, and lack of pedestrian protections.
Residents describe bus users forced to stand perilously close to oncoming traffic while waiting, due to no available pavement or designated waiting areas. Compounding the risk, children regularly cross this busy road to catch school buses, despite no warning signs alerting drivers to their presence.
The combination of high speeds, inadequate infrastructure, and vulnerable pedestrians has sparked demands for an immediate review and reduction of speed limits to enhance safety. Many argue these measures are essential to prevent further tragedies in a location that has long been recognized as unsafe.