Category: Road safety

Cars speeding up to 80mph through Chew Moor

Arthur Price (left) and David Wilkinson and Bernadette Eckersley-Fallon with a speeding petition

Speeding continues to be a major problem along Chew Moor Lane and St Johns’ Road. The data from the driver feedback sign is alarming. Thousands of vehicles are exceeding the 30mph limit, with more than 1,000 recorded over 40mph. Dozens travelled at 50 or 60mph and 14 vehicles even travelled up to 80mph. The speeding… Continue reading Cars speeding up to 80mph through Chew Moor

Neil Maher calls for action on Westhoughton speeding

Councillor Neil Maher on Washacre

Westhoughton town councillor Neil Maher is calling on Bolton Council to take action to stop speeding cars in the town. Speeding vehicles have become a major issue across Westhoughton, in particular on Washacre and at the Wigan Road junction with Southfield Drive, both of which have seen accidents recently. Neil said: “There’s a big problem… Continue reading Neil Maher calls for action on Westhoughton speeding

Manchester Road pothole made safe

Arthur Price on Manchester Road

Westhoughton town councillor Arthur Price asked for this massive pothole on Manchester Road to be filled urgently and this has now been done by Bolton Council following his request.