Decision details

Delph Road, Denshaw - Safety Scheme

Decision Maker: Director of Environment

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

The purpose of this report is to consider the implementation of road safety measures and a permanent 40mph speed limit on Delph Road between the villages of Delph and Denshaw.
It is proposed to reduce the speed of vehicles to 40mph along the road with specific measures introduced at the junction of Slackcote Lane / Tame Lane including new road markings at the junction and vehicle activated signs to inform of vehicles on the side road.
We will also be removing trees and foliage in the area south of Slackcote Lane and the introduction of a mirror opposite to aid visibility when exiting Slackcote Lane.

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
the proposals contained within this report are supported and the proposed speed reduction be introduced

Reasons for the decision:

No alternative options have been considered.

Alternative options considered:

Not applicable

Other reasons / organisations consulted

None

Contact: Jeannette Whitney, Technical Support Admin Email: ian.whitehead@oldham.gov.uk Email: jeanette.whitney@oldham.gov.uk.

Publication date: 10/04/2025

Date of decision: 09/02/2025

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