Arundel & South Downs MP, Andrew Griffith, visited Coldwaltham on Friday 11th February to observe the danger to pedestrians caused by HGVs and other vehicles failing to follow speed-limits on rural roads.
Andrew was joined by residents of Coldwaltham, Watersfield and Pulborough, including campaigners Suzannah Hines and Kerry Coughtry, in addition to Guy Nelson, John Evans and other representatives from Coldwaltham and Pulborough Parish Councils and the Coldwaltham Community Speedwatch, to discuss the issue of HGV vehicles on the A29 failing to observe the 30 mph speed-limit through the villages.
Residents expressed their concern to the local Member of Parliament about the risk posed by oversized HGVs who do not follow the speed-limit, drawing attention to the number of young families and children who use the A29 as pedestrians to access local schools and facilities.
Andrew Griffith MP said:
“I know first-hand the heavy traffic that often diverts onto the A29 and the dangerous behaviour of some road users, putting pedestrians and their properties at risk. I understand the fears of residents and no one should have to risk their life crossing the road in the middle of a village.
I know that road safety is a serious concern for many residents across West Sussex, and I will continue to work closely with Sussex Police and West Sussex County Council to tackle this issue.”
