Campaigners and Richmond Council have raised concerns over a lack of clear signage ahead of a planned speed limit change on one of the borough's busiest roads.

The authority says Transport for London is not doing enough to warn drivers about plans to reduce the speed limit on part of the A316 to 30mph, which comes into force on 20 March.

Back in October last year, parents and residents protested at St Margaret's Roundabout to encourage TfL to make changes to that section of the road, which some have described as "a death trap".

The new limit will apply between St Margaret's Roundabout and Richmond Circus.

Richmond Council has said it supports the introduction of a consistent 30mph limit along this stretch, describing it as an important step in improving road safety.

However, councillors have warned that without additional signage, drivers may not be aware of the change when it is introduced.

The Council has urged TfL to consider temporary measures to support the new limit, including "new 30mph" signs, road markings painted onto the carriageway, and lamp post banners to highlight the reduction.

Despite these requests, no extra temporary signage will be in place when the change comes into effect.

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Alexander Ehmann, Chair of Richmond's Transport and Air Quality Committee, said: "It is simply outrageous that there are no additional measures in place to help drivers understand the new limit.

"While we support the introduction of a consistent 30mph speed limit along this stretch of the A316, it is important that drivers are aware of the change when it is introduced.

"Simple, temporary measures play a valuable role in helping people adjust to a new limit and in improving overall compliance."

The Council has invited TfL to attend a public meeting expected to take place in May, where residents will be able to ask questions and receive updates on local safety measures.

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