An MP has demanded plans to improve road safety are sped up following the latest crash.
Harriett Baldwin has urged the Government agency which manages major roadwork projects to speed up plans to improve road safety along the A46.
This comes after four cars were involved in a crash at the junction near Hinton on the Green last week following a fuel spill.
Mrs Baldwin has written to the chief executive expressing her concern over delays to the roll out of improvements along the road between the M5 and Evesham.
“This is an issue which is costing people’s lives and I cannot see why a national body would feel it is acceptable to take such time implementing a simple solution to slow drivers down,” Mrs Baldwin said.
“Six months ago, I met with local parish representatives to hear their thoughts on what we can do to improve road safety along this busy stretch of road and National Highways pledged to look at the concerns and act.
“I am grateful for some of the short-term measures which have been put in place, including improving signage, but I have been concerned at the pace of change.”
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Mrs Baldwin added: “Permanent speed limits and enforcement will also become part of the longer-term solution but I urge National Highways to press on with delivering anything which will improve road safety for my constituents.”
The West Worcestershire MP first wrote to National Highways last year, urging it to accelerate road safety solutions to prevent serious road accidents along the A46 where people in the surrounding villages turn on to the busy road.
Mrs Baldwin recently met with the Office for Road and Rail which oversees National Highways and all major national infrastructure and was advised to share her concerns with the independent regulators, Transport Focus.
National Highways has completed some cosmetic improvements to the road but is still progressing the installation of a speed-activated warning sign at the most dangerous stretch of road at Hinton Cross.
Earlier this month, government transport body Midlands Connect revealed a 20-year vision to “future-proof” the road.
The package of work includes improving junctions, roundabouts and reducing congestion at pinch points along the route.
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