Crossroads works Facebook / website update 08/10/2021 as @ 16.00 (not listed in order of priority)
Considerably less traffic passing through Dunchurch this week as was evident to myself and Cllr O’Connell. Contractor confirmed the same. Temporary lights on Rugby Road (Gas works) were also completed and moved which aided the back ups and surges on Rugby Road. Bilton Road is now reopened following the resurfacing which provides an alternative route to M45, A45 and relief road. Its not by any way perfect but things have improved which we hope will continue to happen.
| Problem | Description | Solution to date | Completed or C’fwd |
| SANFORD WAY / SOUTHAM ROAD JUNCTION – | Junction being blocked which also causes traffic to back up and block the lights (also see red light/traffic sequencing item) | More permanent solution to be sought with WCC re installing a hatched marked box | DPC liaison with WCC re permanent hatched marking box to be installed on Southam Road STILL AWAITING RESPONSE CHASER TO BE SENT |
| TRAFFIC LIGHTS RE-SEQUENCING – | Still causing issues. | Traffic light operator is manually controlling the lights during peak periods | CONTINUE TO MONITOR |
| CONCERNS FROM LOCAL BUSINESS RE DAMAGE TO TRADE | Reports from local business owners re concern having just reopened after numerous pandemic lockdowns, shoppers will avoid the village due to the traffic build up and shop elsewhere | DPC will attempt to utilise press to ensure Rugby residents are aware of this. | Press release to South Rugby News issued Local magazine Village Emporium have kindly provided free space to provide update on roadworks and for us to promote Dunchurch is still open for business. Social Media sites utilised to spread the word and will continue to promote |
| SCHOOL BUS TIMETABLING | Buses arriving late both ends of the school day due to traffic delays. | WCC contacted and asked to liaise with public and school transport services to find a solution | Awaiting outcome from WCC STILL AWAITING RESPONSE CHASER TO BE SENT |
| PARKING WARDENS MONITORING PARKING IN THE SQUARE AREA WHILST WORKS ONGOING | This added to the exasperation of users and local businesses. Thought this was totally unnecessary during the roadworks period. | DPC have made contact with WCC parking enforcement to ask for this to cease during the period of the roadworks | Awaiting outcome from WCC parking enforcement STILL AWAITING RESPONSE CHASER TO BE SENT |
| COMPUTER OUTAGES / DELAYS AT THE POST OFFICE CAUSING SYSTEM DELAYS. | Reports (and witnessed) of delays with system including card payments | At this point BT Openreach were working in the vicinity | This issue has lessened during the past week. |
| DRIVERS DRIVING THROUGH RED TRAFFIC LIGHTS | Numerous reports of drivers ignoring the red traffic light and driving through. This is not one or two drivers but a count on Thursday evening at 5.30, a stream of 18 cars in one go went through the lights on Southam Road towards Rugby Road. | Liaison with contractor and advice given this is a police matter. Therefore, we would urge any one with dashcam footage or video footage should make a police report to Operation Snap. This allows you to upload the footage. There is no limit on how many times residents can call 101 and report the streams of drivers to the police | Contact made with Warks Police by DPC and residents. We have been assured our local Safer Neighbourhood Team will pay regular visits and different times and locations and deal as appropriate. Advice reiterated re dashcam or moving footage to be submitted to Operation Snap |
| TRAFFIC LIGHTS FAILED | Notified by lead contractor at lunchtime on Friday 8th October that the lights had failed completely and traffic was being manually operated | Engineer was called immediately and attended within 15 minutes to rectify the situation. | Completed |