The introduction of new 20mph speed signs along a busy road near a Burnham-On-Sea school has been welcomed as a boost to safety.
The signs, which include flashing lights at peak times, have been introduced along Burnham’s Love Lane approaching the entrance to St Andrew’s School.
Lisa Dadds, Director of Primary Education for The Priory Learning Trust, which oversees the school, told Burnham-On-Sea.com: “We are absolutely delighted that investment continues to be made to improve the safety of our children and families.”
“Visual reminders really do help to slow traffic down and we welcome this addition to our community.”
The 20mph speed limit is in force when children arrive for school in the morning and leave in the afternoon.
It comes after Burnham and Highbridge town councillors last year considered several locations for the new signs.
They decided that St Andrew’s School in Love Lane had the highest need for a new speed limit in order to boost safety. Calls for a new 20mph speed limit in Love Lane were first raised in 2023.
