The road leading to a bridge that is notorious for collisions has seen its speed limit halved.
The Vulcan railway bridge on Alder Root Lane, Newton-le-Willows, has seen a series of accidents involving vans and other large vehicles crashing into the low bridge. Previously a National Speed Limit road, concerns were raised about drivers potentially approaching the bridge at 60mph and colliding with it.
The issue has been discussed by both St Helens and Warrington councils, with Newton-le-Willows councillor Seve Gomez-Aspron reportedly pushing for a reduced speed limit of 30mph- to match the adjoining Wargrave Road.
