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Traffic Assets Section

Proposed Removal of Street Lighting

Road Safety Review

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Street Lighting Section Unique Reference: No. 49

Reviewer: Ellie Briggs, BEng (Hons) CEng MICE

Highway Classification / Number Classified / C35

Road / Street Name: Middridge Lane

District / Settlement: Sedgefield / Shildon

Street Lighting Environmental Zone Ref. E2

Description of Site Terminal Points: From a point 49m west of The Meadows junction midpoint, heading in a westerly

direction for 735m.

Lamp Columns I.D Marks: No’s 155, 1829 to 1846 (19 units)

Site Survey Day + Date: Wednesday 16/09/2015

Site Survey Time 0945-1040

Weather Conditions: Dry / Sunny

The following documents were provided to the Reviewer by the Street Lighting Section:

Document No. Rev. Description Date

Risk Assessment RA49 of Site Proposed Street Lighting Removal of Lighting Columns

- Risk assessment for street lighting removal at site RA49

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RA49 Middridge Lane - Numbered column location plan for site RA49 -

Footnotes:

(A) The street lighting columns referred to above where selected for possible removal on the basis of the council’s street lighting policy and

British Standard 5489 / CEN 13201 to determine whether the installation of street lighting is justified using current criteria; and

(B) Crime statistics are not considered as part of this Road Safety Review. These will be dealt with by the Street Lighting Section.



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Site Specific Highway Details

Description of character of the highway:

The C35 commences to the west of Shildon, at the junction with the A6072 West Auckland Road and the U42.3 Brusselton Lane.

The C35 travels east through Shildon and Middridge, before travelling north past Newton Aycliffe to Rushyford, where it

terminates at the junction with the A689.

Locally, the C35 Middridge Lane commences at the eastern outskirts of Shildon, at a point 166m east of the C189 Spout Lane

junction midpoint and travels east to the western outskirts of Middridge, to a point 60m west of The Meadows junction midpoint.

The C35 is a single carriageway 6.3m wide, comprising of one lane in either direction. Heading in a westerly direction from The

Meadows junction midpoint, the horizontal alignment comprises of a straight section, a right-hand bend, a left-hand bend, a right-

hand bend and a straight section. The vertical alignment in a westerly direction comprises of an uphill gradient to LC1838 and

then flattens out.

In a westerly direction between LC153 and LC1843, the 1.1m wide footway provision is located to the south of the carriageway

and the north of the carriageway is verge. Between LC1841 and LC157 the 1.3m wide footway provision is located to the north of

the carriageway and the south of the carriageway is verge. (Between LC153 and LC1829, the footway is segregated from the

carriageway by a 2m wide grass verge).

A public right of way adjoins the C35 Middridge Lane from the south of the carriageway in the vicinity of LC1842. Pedestrians

heading west from the footpath are required to cross the carriageway at this location to access the footway located on the other

side of the road. Pedestrians heading east are not required to cross the carriageway to access the footway.

The C35 Middridge Lane is a bus route but no bus stops are located within the extents of the site.

The site is subject to the national speed limit.

On this section of carriageway the road markings are in serviceable condition. The terminal speed limit signs are not in

serviceable condition.

Bend in the vicinity of LC1833 has bend warning signs and chevrons.

Description of environment of the highway:

The land to the north and south of the carriageway is rural / agricultural.

Specific / local knowledge comments relating to site and its environment:

The bend upon entering Middridge in the vicinity of ‘The Meadows’ has been subject to a scheme to prevent accidents,

particularly involving motorcyclists. The bend into Middridge was resurfaced to improve skid resistance properties.

Historic concerns about speeding through Middridge.

Potential development of land to the north and south of the C35 Middridge Lane.



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Copy of plans supplied by Street Lighting Section for Road Safety Review

INTERMIN Plan 1 LC’s 155, 1829 to 1846 (19 units)



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Personal Injury Accident Data

• The PIA data is extracted from the Stats 19 records compiled by Durham Constabulary. These are validated by the

county council. Durham Constabulary forwards a copy of the validated data to Gateshead Council for use by the

Regional Road Safety Resource and Traffic Accident and Data Unit (TADU). The data is stored and disseminated by

use of the CIRTAS computer system developed and maintained by the TADU.

• The time period for the PIA data is the last 5 years available from 01/07/2010 to 30/06/2015

• The scope of the PIA data reviewed is the extents of the street lighting earmarked for removal; plus a further 50 metres

either side of the site except where this would be within 50metres of an adjacent junction.

Number of PIA’s within scope of study:

Fatal

Number: Nil

Serious

Number: Nil

Slight

Number: TWO

Number of PIA’s during the hours of darkness:

Fatal

Number: Nil

Serious

Number: Nil

Slight

Number: ONE

Number of “Darkness” PIA’s after the screening of incidents involving causation factors such as drink/drugs/speeding:

Fatal

Number: Nil

Serious

Number: Nil

Slight

Number: Nil

Details of “During the hours of Darkness” Screened PIA’s:

Ref No Type Stats 19 Ref Details of Accident

- - - none



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Items Resulting from the Road Safety Review

Item: 1

Looking west, LC155, LC1829 and the terminal speed limit

gateway

Location:

C35 Middridge Lane

LC155 and LC1829

Description:

LC155 and LC1829 are located within the 30mph speed limit.

The proposed removal of LC155 and LC1829 will result in the 30mph speed limit being less conspicuous during the hours of

darkness; increasing the likelihood of eastbound vehicles failing to reduce their speed appropriately on entering Middridge.

Recommendation:

Retain street lighting columns LC155 and LC1829.

Item: 2

Looking west, two of the three uncontrolled pedestrian

crossing points (dropped kerbs)

Location:

C35 Middridge Lane

Between LC1841 and LC1843

Description:

In a westerly direction, between LC153 and LC1843 the footway provision is 1.1m wide and located to the south of the

carriageway and between LC1841 and LC157 the footway provision is 1.3m wide and located to the north of the carriageway.

Consequently, pedestrians walking between Shildon and Middridge have to cross the carriageway between LC1841 and

LC1843.

Recommendation:

Erect warning signs on the approaches to the staggered footways, to provide a warning to drivers that pedestrians could be

crossing the road ahead.

Cutback the vegetation on the north of the carriageway to ensure visibility sight lines for both pedestrians and the approach

traffic.

LC1829 LC155

Dropped kerbs



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Item: 3

Looking east terminal speed limit gateway

Looking west terminal speed limit gateway

Location:

C35 Middridge Lane

LC1829 & Terminal speed limit gateway

Description:

The existing terminal speed limit gateway sign faces are not in serviceable condition.

Recommendation:

Takedown and remove to tip 4no. existing speed limit terminal speed limit gateway sign faces.

Supply and erect 2no. new 600mm dia. derestricted roundels to TSRGD diag. no.671 with grey backing boards and 2no. new

600mm dia. 30mph speed limit roundels to TSRGD diag. no.670 with yellow backing boards, on existing 76mm dia. post and

street lighting column LC1829.

LC1829

LC1829



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Appendix A

Removal of Street Lighting

Road Safety Review Checklist

General RSR Report Ref.

Are there any known climatic conditions applicable to this site? N

Are there any known NMU routes along / across the road? Y

Do agricultural vehicles use road to move between adjacent fields? N

Does vegetation obscure signs or sight lines? Y

Is the visibility to / from side roads adequate? Y

Are the accesses of adequate length to ensure all vehicles clear the main carriageway? Y

Is the restraint system adequate? (Does the safety fence have wooden posts? Is it from a visual inspection in a good state of repair?) N/A

Do traffic signs and / or road markings need to be installed / amended / removed in respect of Speed limit Traffic Regulation Orders? N/A

Does proposal affect CCTV / ANPR images? N

Parking on Road? N

Info from Knockdown records Council? N

Sudden changes between light to dark over short lengths of road? N

Any known history of Animals on Carriageway? N

Any known history of Fly Tipping on highway? N

Illegal Parking of HGV’s & LGV’s? N

“Privately” owned signs on lamp columns

Still relevant?

Condition?

Owner wish to pay for replacement?

N

Impact on traffic sign(s) currently illuminated using street lighting considered for removal

Relevance / appropriate?

Sign to current standard?

Retroreflectivity?

Condition / state of repair / cleanliness?

Height from adjacent ground level?

N

Marker posts on bends? N

Traffic calming features required for illumination? N/A

Illumination of pedestrian refuges? N/A

Future developments which will impact on use of road? N

Permanent ATC sites taking power supply street lighting? N

Speed Visor units? N

Subway / Tunnel? N

Police comments / incident attendance? N

Abnormal Load route? N

Bus route / bus stops / crossing points? Will pedestrians cross road on unlit road but viewed by motorist from lit road? Y

Use of Intelligent Road Studs (use in areas prone to fog + mist)?

(LED solar powered do not rely on illumination from headlights)

Installed in Durham A! (A1m) on HA roads?

COST! May be considered in exceptional circumstances?

N

Construction of Traffic signs

BS EN 1463-2:2000 (Replaces BS877) including Retroreflectivity

N

Local Alignment

Are the sight lines clear of obstruction? Y

Is there a need for additional traffic signs and / or road markings / studs? N

Junctions

Are all visibility splays clear of obstructions? Y

Do the carriageway markings clearly define routes and priorities? Y

Have all superseded road markings and studs been removed adequately? N/A

Can the junction be seen from appropriate distances and is the signing adequate? Y

Can the traffic signals be seen from appropriate distances? N/A

Does this impact upon the operation of a railway level crossing? N/A

Are priorities clearly defined? Y

Is signing adequate? Y

Will junction(s) be adequately illuminated after LC removal on approach road(s)? Y

Non-Motorised User Provision

Has suitable fencing been provided to retain livestock in field? N/A

Are the following adequate for each type of crossing (bridges, subways, at grade)?

1. visibility N/A

2. signs N/A

3. surfacing N/A

Do the following provide sufficient levels of road safety for cyclists on, or crossing the road?

1. visibility N/A

2. signs N/A

5. surfacing N/A

Do the following provide sufficient levels of road safety for equestrians?

1. visibility N/A

2. signs N/A

Traffic Signs and Carriageway Markings

Are the visibility, locations and legibility of all signs (during daylight and darkness) adequate in terms of cleanliness and reflectivity? Y

Are signposts protected from vehicle impact? N

Will signposts impede or a potential hazard the safe and convenient passage of pedestrians and cyclists during the hours of

darkness?

N/A

Have warning signs been provided where necessary? Y

Does proposed affect power to VSM signs? N/A

Are all road markings/studs clear and appropriate for their location? Y



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Reviewer: Ellie Briggs, BEng (Hons) CEng MICE

Signature: Date: 21/09/2015

Traffic Assets Manager’s Comments

Comments based upon content of Road Safety Review report and reference to Google Street View

Name: Keith Jameson

Designation: Traffic Assets Manager

Signature: Date: 01/10/2015

Strategic Highways Manager

Name: Brian Buckley

Designation: Strategic Highways Manager

Signature:

Date: 19/01/2016



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Appendix B

Summary of

Schedule of Lamp Columns and Illuminated Traffic Signs to be Removed

and

Traffic Management Mitigation Measures

SUMMARY

1. Retain LC155 and LC1829;

2. Remove LC’s 1830 to 1846 (17 units);

3. Cutback vegetation on northern verge (at the back of the footway) between LC1841 and LC1843, over a distance of 70m;

4. Supply and erect 1no. 750mm hazard warning sign ‘other danger ahead’ TSRGD no.562 with supplementary plate ‘Pedestrians

Crossing’ TSRGD no.563 on 2no. new 76mm OCHS 4400mm long posts, to be located at back of the northern footway adjacent to

LC1845, sign facing eastbound traffic;

5. Cutback vegetation on northern verge (at the back of the footway) from a point 20m west of LC1845 to a point 5m east of LC1845;

6. Supply and erect 1no. 750mm hazard warning sign ‘other danger ahead’ TSRGD no.562 with supplementary plate ‘Pedestrians

Crossing’ TSRGD no.563 on 2no. new 76mm OCHS 4400mm long posts, to be located at back of the southern footway 5m west of

LC1839, sign facing westbound traffic;

7. Take down and set aside for reuse 1no. existing ‘bend ahead’ warning sign with yellow backing board attached to LC1837;

8. Retrieve and re-erect 1no. existing ‘bend ahead’ warning sign with yellow backing boards to TSRGD diag. no.512 and mount back to

back with new ‘other danger ahead’ sign detailed above in Appendix B item 6, the ‘bend ahead’ warning sign to face eastbound traffic;

9. Cutback vegetation on southern verge (back of footway) from a point 20m east of LC1837 to a point 20m west of LC1837;

10. Take and remove to tip 2no. existing 30mph roundels and 2no. existing derestricted roundels located parallel to, and attached to

LC1829, whilst retaining 1no. existing post;

11. Supply and erect 2no.new 600mm dia. 30mph roundels to TSRGD diag. no.670 with yellow backing board and 2no. new 600mm dia.

derestricted roundels to TSRGD diag. no.671 with grey backing board, and mount back to back on 1no. existing sign post and

LC1829;

12. Clean 4no. existing chevron signs located 20m west of LC1832 using approved cleaning system.

INTERMIN AMENDED Plan 1 LC’s 1830 to 1846 (17 units)

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