Exclusive: “We Urge The Council To Act Now As A Matter Of Urgency Before Another Serious Accident Occurs”-Petition Launched Following Horrendous Road Traffic Collision In Noak Hill.

Harold Hill residents, Councillor Paul McGeary and Jan Sargent, have joined forces with Jayde Greenway and Russ Crosbie from The Deer’s Rest to start a campaign for the installation of traffic calming measures and a zebra crossing on the very busy roads following the horrendous road traffic collision that sadly saw a 49 year old man lose his life, last weekend.

The petition is for traffic calming measures and a zebra crossing on Noak Hill Road/Chequers Road. Noak Hill.

Jan Sargent told the Havering Daily:

“Noak Hill Road was once a quiet country lane but time has moved on and we now have
housing and commercial developments which have led to increased traffic volumes and higher vehicle speeds.

An increase in residents and pedestrians needing to cross daily, including to access public transport on both sides of the road including a retirement residency.Many people, including children, elderly residents, and those with disabilities are struggling to access public transport and cross the road safely.
Ongoing daily accidents involving wildlife as they cross from the nature reserve to farmland.

Chequers Road leads directly into Noak Hill Road, with the speed limit changing from 40mph to 30mph.
Both of which are now far too excessive for the surrounding residential and pedestrian-heavy area.
The roads cut through densely populated residential areas and safety measures are now a matter of urgency. The excessive speed of vehicles is creating a constant danger.

In the past six months, there have been three serious accidents on this stretch of road including one very sad fatality.”

Community champion Jan added that they are now calling upon the council to take urgent action and do the following:

1. To install traffic calming measures to reduce vehicle speeds.
2. To provide a Zebra/Pelican crossing at a safe and accessible location.
3. To review and reduce speed limits on both Noak Hill Road and Chequers Road to reflect the high pedestrian use and residential character of the area.

Jan finished: “These measures will improve pedestrian and road safety, ensure safe access to public transport, protect wildlife, and enhance the quality of life for residents.

We urge the council to act now as a matter of urgency before another serious accident occurs.”

Please see the petition link below:

https://www.change.org/p/slow-and-implement-traffic-calming-measures-on-noak-hill-and-chequers-road?recruiter=1381176478&recruited_by_id=87d100b0-7791-11f0-8ec7-b7241cee9ad9&utm_source=share_petition&utm_campaign=starter_onboarding_share_personal&utm_medium=copylink&fbclid=IwQ0xDSwMJE7dleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHvD09diLZl9IzyCCf_bPG_DTUhYW_mH1VMUI5RC9FnlZe3hnRyMgMRAoY_ah_aem_W-KOStbZi3RziNUgKl6oQw

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