A chance this week-end to catch up with Graham Chappell, who has done such a superb job to keep momentum going on this important issue. For those not already well aware of the campaign, the Fenland Road Safety campaign started following the tragic death of 9 year old Charlotte Walker on the Sixteen Foot bank and aims to mitigate accidents on Fen roads adjacent to water.
I am always greatly impressed by Graham’s commitment and energy, and it is good to get an update from him. Progress has been made with speed cameras on the forty foot and rumble strips on the sixteen foot, and Graham himself has raised over £2,500 towards barrier work. If the Conservatives win the General Election, we have a commitment from our Shadow Roads Minister Robert Goodwill MP that he will visit to see the issue first hand.
Bedlam Bridge is the most pressing area for a barrier, as it is a sharp turn when travelling from Christchurch towards March if the road has not been gritted in icy conditions. Graham estimates it will cost £8,000 for barriers there. When the Government is spending over £1 billion a week on debt interest, it seems odd that they cannot help fund road safety schemes. Perhaps we can have a few less Government television and radio adverts, and use the money where it will make a real difference.
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