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Fresh calls have been made for speed restrictions through a Northumberland hamlet.
Thursday, 4th February 2021, 7:00 am
Belford Parish Council wants the 60mph speed limit through Middleton to be halved following the latest accident when a car crashed into a wall.
“Something needs to be done about it,” said Cllr Kerry Noble, who said it was the fourth accident he could remember there.
He suggested a 30mph speed limit from the East Lodge gate to beyond the Swinhoe crossroads or a 40mph zone from the top of the North Bank to the A1.
Middleton, near Belford.
He said: I know Northumberland County Council say it doesn’t fall within the priorities but, as a parish council, surely we’re entitled to make the suggestion given how many times it has been brought up.
Concerns about several areas have been reported to Northumberland County Council.
Cllr Julian Cunningham raised condition of the road close to the junction of the A1, near Middleton and Detchant.
“The surface there is breaking up and incredibly rough,” he said.
Highways concerns have been reported by Belford Parish Council.
Cllr Kerry Noble said the top of North Bank also needed attention.
Concerns about the condition of the road at the West Street ‘chicane’ have been reported.
Cllr Thomas Keys also said the road needed attention at the Chatton junction. I think with the heavy vehicles turning there, it’s really pulling that bit of road to pieces,” he said.