Drivers using Fort Road will be forced to slow down with a new filter being painted at the junction with Fermain Lane.
The main road joining St Peter Port and St Martin’s has long been a speeding hot spot with cat’s eyes, signage and dynamic speed displays all used to try and keep motorists and others safe.
The most recent accident on the road happened just over a week ago, at the junction where the new filter will be installed later this month.
Traffic and Highways has said the new filter will be “part of ongoing improvements to Guernsey’s road transport infrastructure and to improve safety for all road users in the area”.
“This new filter is another step in our work to improve the island’s transport infrastructure and road safety, supporting the objectives of the Integrated Transport Strategy,” said Road Safety Officer for Traffic & Highway Services, Paul James.
“Filters can be an effective solution at junctions like this one, where there is limited visibility when pulling out of both Fermain Lane and Les Hubits de Bas. A newly installed filter will help traffic move more efficiently while improving safety for all road users and reducing the risk of collisions and near misses.”
The new filter will be painted on the road at the junction of Fort Road, La Route de Saumarez, Fermain Lane, and Les Hubits de Bas outside the Fermain Tavern.
The paintwork will be done later this month, after Guernsey Electricity completes some scheduled work in that area.
That is due to take place between Monday 9 and Monday 30 November.
A States’ spokesperson said: “Coordinating the two separate works in this way aims to prevent further disruption and unnecessary closures in the future.”
