Ruth attended a site meeting this afternoon with County officers and local residents to examine and discuss the newly resurfaced Dunstan Road speed bumps in Old Headington

The existing road surface had been planed off by one and three quarter inches and a stone mastic asphalt surface now covers the previously uneven road. Measurements showed that the replacement speed bumps conform to the code of practice, however the speed bumps appear to be flatter because cars approach it from a smoother road surface either side.

Residents had raised concerns because they were worried that cars were travelling at higher speeds after the road resurfacing than before. Further work to raise the road bumps would cost nearly £6,000. Yet the response to our emails from residents living near the speed bumps were more mixed, and mainly favoured the status quo.

Indications are that the speed at which motorists will travel across the speed bumps will probably decrease once the new surfaces have been re-lined. The lines will also be painted ‘out’ into the carriageway to give a narrowing effect visually.

The situation re speeding and rat running will be monitored after this work is done, hopefully later next week.