Change is in the wind with safety warnings for drivers

08 May 2008

Eight new VMS signs warning drivers of high winds have been installed on approach roads to the Silver Jubilee Bridge between Runcorn and Widnes.

The signs link via Siemens Comet to a new wind sensor on the crossing, which detects strong gusts, enabling the equipment to automatically alert drivers of high-sided vehicles of bridge closures. The Silver Jubilee Bridge currently carries more than 90,000 vehicles a day in both directions over the River Mersey.

Stephen Rimmer, Halton Borough Council’s traffic manager, said: ‘The new equipment will be set at two levels to detect gusting winds over 35mph and 50mph. ‘Comet will then feed data signs on both sides of the river advising drivers to either proceed with caution or not to use the crossing respectively.’

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