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Poor visibility of lights on approach lead to slow traffic flow

Reported via desktop in the Traffic lights (NH) category by Peter Newman at 15:22, Sat 27 April 2024

Sent to National Highways less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 5905794.

As drivers approach the Flimwell lights on the southbound A21, the first light seen - and the only one seen until 50m from the junction - is the right turn filter for the junction. See photo from near the pub. This light is most often (correctly) at red but is a major cause of confusion for drivers who assume the whole junction is at red for them when in fact the ahead and left turn lights may be at green. But these are unseen so the result: drivers dawdle up to a green light. This I believe is a major source of tailbacks. The solution would be to simply duplicate the ahead signals on the pole carrying the right turn filter so that the green can be seen. Thanks for your attention and please let me know how to contact you if I can provide more evidence.

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  • Thank you for making your observations about the visibility of the traffic lights southbound at Flimwell.

    We have no safety concerns for this busy location on the A21 caused by these lights with adequate advance warning signage and their location within a 30mph zone.

    Kind regards

    National Highways

    State changed to: Closed

    Posted by National Highways at 12:49, Mon 29 April 2024

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