Oldham Council is looking to improve road safety by investing £80,000 on new warning signs.
The Vehicle Activated Signs (VAS) inform drivers what speed they are travelling – encouraging them to slow down if they are above the limit.
The new signs will be placed at locations across Oldham that have been identified as priority sites – helping to cut traffic speeds and aid pedestrians.
Some of the new signs will replace existing VAS which were due to be upgraded.
Councillor Hannah Roberts, Oldham Council’s Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, said: “The new signs act a reminder to road users to reduce speed and take extra care.
“The locations have been chosen because they are stretches of road where people are known to speed. The signs will help create awareness and increase driver and pedestrian safety.
“Cutting the number of accidents on our roads is a priority for the council, which is why we are investing this money. All road users should drive responsibly and stick to the speed limit.”
VAS systems use radar technology to detect oncoming vehicles and include a combination of sensors and wireless communications.
Locations:
Buckstones Rd, Shaw Opposite Black Ladd PH Towards Shaw
Buckstones Rd, Shaw 450m south of Golden St Towards Shaw
A635 Manchester Rd, Greenfield 90m west of Chew Valley Rd Towards Mossley
A635 Manchester Rd, Greenfield 250m west of Chew Valley Rd Towards Mossley
A669 Oldham Rd, Lydgate 20m from North View Close Towards Oldham
A635 Holmfirth Rd, Saddleworth Near to Binn Green Cottages Towards Greenfield
A62 Oldham Rd Approach to Platting Road Towards Oldham
A62 Oldham Rd Near Albion Farm Towards Delph
A62 Huddersfield Rd Past Floating Light Towards Delph
A62 Huddersfield Rd Before bends prior to Field Rd Towards Kirklees
A672 Ripponden Rd Denshaw 210m north of Huddersfield Rd Towards Oldham
A672 Oldham Rd Approaching Denshaw Crossroads Towards Calderdale
A663 Milnrow Rd Approaching railway bridge Towards Shaw
A663 Milnrow Rd Approaching railway bridge Towards Newhey
A6104 Hollins Rd Opposite 277 Hollins Rd Towards Frederick St
Rhodes Hill Lees 10m east of Maltby Court Towards Oldham
A670 Mossley Rd 120m east of High Grove Rd Towards Mossley
Chamber Road Coppice 5m north of Everton Rd Towards Copster Hill
A670 Standedge Rd Diggle 100m north of Spurn Lane Towards Uppermill
A670 Standedge Rd Diggle At the Huddersfield Rd junction Towards Uppermill