North Shropshire MP Helen Morgan is continuing with her campaign to improveme safety at the notorious Llynclys Crossroads on the A483 between Oswestry and Llanymynech.
The junction – previously labelled as the ‘worst in the region’ when looking at locations where a cluster of incidents had taken place – was the site of two accidents in quick succession last month, prompting renewed calls for change, says the Shropshire Star.
The MP has warned that each day without action at the “accident blackspot” is another day where motorists face the risk of a collision. The early day motion (EDM), tabled this week, highlights the “significant dangers posed to road users” at the junction and calls on the Government to include upgrades to the A483 in the upcoming Road Investment Strategy 3 (RIS3).
It also raises concerns about the impact of the crossroads on the North Shropshire economy, as Mrs Morgan says drivers choose to avoid the route, and the risks faced by children crossing the A483 in Llynclys to reach school buses.
The motion further draws attention to issues of speeding, narrow pavements, and the lack of a pedestrian crossing near Bryn Offa School in Pant.
Mrs Morgan told the newspaper that she is still awaiting confirmation from National Highways about when representatives could attend a public meeting before the end of the year.
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