A NEW initiative to improve safety and reduce speed on a busy Kendal approach road has resulted in lower average speeds recorded.

Cumbria County Council’s highways team installed a speed indicator device (SID) on the A5284 Windermere Road in October 2018 as part of a bid to enhance road safety for motorists, residents and pedestrians.

The project also included other speed calming measures such as changing the speed limit to 30mph, gate-way signage and new road markings.

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Early results from the SID show average weekly speeds reduced to below 30mph for the first few weeks after the equipment was installed and have now plateaued to within the 30mph limit range – a significant improvement following multiple reports of vehicles travelling too fast on the approach to the town.

The scheme was funded by Cllr Peter Thornton, CCC member for Kendal Strickland and Fell and the county council’s Deputy Leader, from his annual local highways budget allowance.