Diary of Events

2009
June

WORK CARRIED OUT Much improved signage and advisory lane markings at all 4 junctions. Double white lines (mandatory non-overtaking) with central "cats eyes" on just past the Mill road junction on approximately half a mile of twisting road (the "chicane") It is hoped that the traffic police can ensure some enforcement of this new safety feature.

May
Work starts on the agreed Road Safety scheme. Improved signage erected at all thr road junctions

April ERYC announce a Road Safety scheme will commence on Great Gutter Lane in early May 2009 . The works include improved lining and signing, with amendments to the centreline markings and the installation of road studs and verge hazard markers. We are still pushing for a reduction in speed limits, however some progress has been made (with the assistance in particular of Cllr. Julie Abraham)

5 Feb At vehicle rolled into a field at Melton Bottoms, probably due to icy weather conditions, driver error or a combination of both.

2008
December - ERYC announce that safety improvements mentioned above to Great Gutter Lane are to be accelerated.

22 November Incident at Dale Road Junction. A horse bolted from a side lane onto Great Gutter lane, causing a vehicle to swerve and collide with another.

November South Hunsley Ward Councillors write to Director of Environmental & Neighbourhood Services calling for implementation of the recommended measures as soon as practically possible in the current financial year. Also ask for further consideration to a speed reduction on the road, at least on the part of the road from Melton to 600 metres north of Stonepit Road.

September 17 - Another fatality - no other vehicle involved.

May 30 ERYC Officers considered the petition and in June reported back recommending signage improvements and also an extension of the white double centre lines and bi-directional studs. The estimated cost is £10,000 and the scheme was put forward for assessment for funding. The scheme does not recommend any amendment to the speed limit on Great Gutter Lane.

Feb 19 A Ferriby resident reports "A driver overtook 5 cars heading straight for us. We were lucky no one was behind us and we could slow right down to let him get through the narrow gap. After all the publicity I give up!"

Jan 30 The petition was submitted with a covering letter and presented by Graham Latter to the Environment & Transport Overview & Scrutiny Committee. Ward Councillors Julie Abraham and Angela Ibson also spoke and strongly supported the proposals.

Jan 11 A meeting took place with Peter Minoughan, General Manager of Omya Quarry Plant. Omya fully support this initiative since they have a responsibility to their Tanker Drivers and to employees using the road.

Jan 11 A meeting took place with PC Glen Denis of Humberside Police Traffic Division. PC Denis made several suggestions on some of the possible measures that might be appropriate. He also indicated that some Police activity along the road would be implemented.

2007
November A petition was circulated to demand that East Riding Highways Department urgently consider what can be done to improve the safety aspects of Great Gutter Lane. The petition received 632 signatures from local residents and from employees of Omya Quarry Plant.