Traffic study planned for busy intersection
A traffic study will be done to show if the intersection of ZK Matthews and Deodar Roads in Umbilo warrant traffic signals.
A STUDY of the traffic count at the intersection of Deodar and ZK Matthews Road is to be undertaken in response to a request by the local ward councillor.
According to Councillor Nicole Graham, she has requested traffic signals be installed at the intersection. eThekwini Transport Authority has undertaken to carry out a traffic count at the intersection to ascertin whether it is busy enough to warrant signalisation.
This comes after a meeting with residents following the recent death of a motorist at the intersection. Residents complained that speeding along ZK Matthews Road had become unacceptable, and appealed for something to be done.
“Along with the request for traffic signals at this intersection, I have requested the municipality re-paint the warning line in the middle of ZK Matthews Road as it has faded and people drive straight across into oncoming traffic. I have also requested the municipality add a yield sign,” she Graham.
She said she agreed with residents that a crash barrier was urgently needed on the corner outside 151 ZK Matthews Road as four accidents have occurred at this property over the past few years.
“I feel there should also be some speed limit signs or 'slow down' signs erected here, and have requested Metro Police do speed trapping in the road and look into installing a stationary speed camera on this and some of the roads in the area, including Lena Ahrens and Bartle Roads. These issues should be prioritised as the situation is quite bad,” she said.
