Residents petition for double yellow lines to improve visibility and safety at a hazardous junction near Hillside Gardens.
The petition describes a risky junction where Top Hillside Gardens meets a main road. Parked cars block the view for drivers, making it hard to see oncoming traffic.
Drivers exiting Top Hillside Gardens struggle, and oncoming cars might be speeding, too. This ups the chance of crashes, and pedestrians face higher risks.
The petition wants action from the council, suggesting double yellow lines to replace “Keep Clear” markings on both sides of the road.
Locals shared safety worries, and visitors, taxi drivers, and delivery drivers agree. They all find the area unsafe now, and people suggested slowing traffic down.
They want lower speed limits, and speed bumps were mentioned too. Durham County Council will reply later, and the petition hopes for better safety.
The petition says markings get ignored, and cars still block the junction. Visibility remains poor, and double yellow lines should help everyone using it.