A46 - police are acting

As noted in the last post on A46 we are being 'reassured' that it wont take 12 months - see all previous posts here - below is a note from police - and at last the 'No HGV' sign has gone up - and a train company are looking at cheaper fares maybe (see below) and another plug for carshare.

Photo: One of the redirection signs

I thought I would send you an email to update you on the action we are taking with regards the numerous complaints received about the increased traffic through the village due to the A46 being closed.

We have been in touch with the school and a letter should be sent out next week, from the police to all parents, with regards parking etc at picking up/dropping off times. We have increased mobile patrols along the main roads in order to deter speeders and have carried out speed checks at the top of the village and out up to Edge. We have been in touch with Gloucestershire Highways and there is a temporary weight restriction ( 7.5 tonne) through the village which is signposted at the Maypole in Paganhill and at Edge church. Highways are sending out an assessor to check that these signs are adequate and will replace if necessary.

Letters have been posted though local residents doors asking them to be mindful of where they park on the main highway and in side streets.

Plus an answer from First Great Western:

Thank you for your email dated 10 September 2007, refering to your suggestion about cut train fares between Gloucester and Stroud. I agree that cutting the prices of train tickets in order to encourage people onto the trains more is an excellent idea. I can fully understand the anger and frustration that yourself and others must feel with the closure of the A46. I have logged the email you sent us and have forwarded it onto the fares and system manager for his consideration. Thank you once again fro your email, we are always happy to receive feedback from our customers, especially when it is so contructive as yours.

Plus here again is the carshare email website:
www.carsharegloucestershire.com