Shortening the bus lane on a major road that has become notorious for crashes and accidents “is going through.” St Helens Road in Daubhill has been plagued by collisions over recent months and years, some of serious or event fatal. In September council officials announced they would be shortening a bus lane, which had been causing “congestion and confusion” and have now said the legal process is underway.
Council cabinet member for transport, housing and highways Cllr Hamid Khurrum: “I am pleased to confirm that the council is moving ahead with shortening the bus lane on St Helens Road. “Recent information circulating on social media has given rise to incorrect rumours that this will not be happening. St Helens Road has become notorious for crashes (Image: Newsquest) “I can state firmly and clearly that the shortening of the bus lane is going through the legal process by amending the Traffic Regulation Order.
“These things cannot happen overnight, and the council has to ensure all the relevant legal requirements are followed. “Once this has been done, work will commence.” The most devastating crash this year on St Helens Road came in June left grandmother Karen Kiblin dead after a two car collision.
Just a month later another crash was reported on the road, which leads from Over Hulton through Daubhill and on to the town centre. At a council meeting in September, independent Rumworth Councillor Ayyub Patel said that residents had often complained about peo.
