'Confusing' M54 junction road signs at Shifnal to change
Signs leading up to a newly extended island will be changed, it has been revealed.
Telford & Wrekin Council has said it will be making the changes after drivers raised concerns about the “confusing” new lanes on the junction four island near Shifnal.
Junction four of the M54, near Shifnal, is one of a number of roundabouts in Telford which have recently undergone major works to increase capacity.
But residents from Shifnal and Priorslee have said that the new markings around the roundabout are causing confusion, particularly for motorists who are not familiar with the area.
In May, the council said it would review what it could do regarding the design and layout. But today it announced that some changes are set to be made to signage.
Monica Floristean, communications officer for Telford & Wrekin Council, said: “We can confirm that there are plans to amend the signage and our contractor will undertake the changes shortly.”
The improvements are part of the wider £17.4 million Telford Growth Point Package.
It has already seen work begin at Shawbirch Roundabout, Limekiln roundabout in Priorslee, Clock Tower roundabout in Donnington, Trench Lock roundabout, at M54 junction 4, Rampart Way and the extension of the Hortonwood business park.
About £13.9m of this funding has been provided through the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership Local Growth Fund Deal.
The remaining funding will be provided through Section 106 contributions secured from new housing and employment developments.
The work has been done to improve infrastructure in the borough, as more businesses move in and more homes are built.
A test period on traffic lights at Ketley Brook island has also been completed.
The traffic lights were switched on for three weeks during June while Telford & Wrekin Council decided whether they are more efficient than letting the traffic flow naturally.
The council said it would also take into account the movements of pedestrians when making its decision.
The roundabout has been fitted with MOVA signals which respond automatically to changes in traffic flow using sensors fitted in the road.
The council said the results of the trial are currently being analysed and would be released shortly.
Work is also still ongoing as part of the scheme at at the Randlay Interchange, off the A442, which connects to Stafford Park and Telford Shopping Centre.
