Work begins on average speed cameras for A52 near Croft as wider safety improvements rolled out
Work has begun on the installation of average speed cameras on a notorious stretch of the A52 near Croft as part of a package of measures aimed at reducing serious and fatal collisions.
The Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership has confirmed that an average speed enforcement system is now being installed along a 2.5-mile section of the road between Skegness and Wainfleet.
The scheme follows concerns over a number of serious accidents on the route in recent years and forms part of a wider programme of road safety improvements announced by Lincolnshire County Council last year.
A spokesperson said the camera system is being introduced alongside other measures designed to improve safety for motorists.
"Following last year's Lincolnshire County Council announcement regarding safety improvements on the A52 near Croft, the Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership has commenced installation of an average speed system along a 2.5-mile stretch of the road.
"This is in conjunction with the other improvements that were previously announced."
As part of the works, Lincolnshire County Council highways teams have already completed carriageway surface improvements and refreshed road markings to improve visibility.
Further measures are also planned, including the installation of solar-powered road studs at key locations to better define the route, particularly during hours of darkness and poor weather conditions.
Once the average speed camera system has been installed, a full review of road signage will also be carried out.
The spokesperson added: "Following installation of the camera system a comprehensive signage review will be undertaken to ensure road users are provided with the best information to travel along this section safely and in accordance with the posted speed limits.
"The combination of these interventions is designed to have a significant impact on the unacceptable number of fatal and serious injury collisions that have occurred in recent years."
The A52 between Skegness and Wainfleet has been the focus of long-standing safety concerns, particularly following several fatal crashes.
Last year local resident Annalise Smith launched a petition calling for average speed cameras to be introduced on the route following the death of a 23-year-old moped rider in a collision at Croft Bank. The petition attracted more than 1,000 signatures and highlighted concerns about the number of serious accidents on the road.
While welcoming the engineering improvements, road safety officials stressed that driver behaviour remains the most important factor in preventing collisions.
The spokesperson said: "Whatever works we undertake, nothing can replace an individual's responsibility to drive in accordance with the Highway Code and observe all relevant rules of the road.
"Driving is a complex task and we must all remember that we need to concentrate when using the roads, avoid distractions and take personal responsibility for our behaviours and actions."
No date has yet been announced for when the average speed camera system will become operational.