Major route’s speed cameras still not in use more than two years after work

Average speed cameras on a key route between two Warwickshire [1] towns have remained non-operational for over two years since their installation. The A435, which runs between Studley and Alcester, saw the cameras installed in the latter half of 2022 by Warwickshire County Council,[2] but they have yet to be switched on. The council had previously touted the cameras as a significant step towards improving road safety on a route often used as an alternative to the frequently congested M42 [3] and M5 in Worcestershire.

A spokesperson for the council confirmed that each set is "currently undergoing final testing". There are four sets of cameras along the route, each enforcing a different speed limit. While the council has assured the cameras will be operational following testing, no specific timeline has been provided.

A spokesperson for the authority said: "The delay in the cameras becoming operational was due to National Grid's availability in programming the required power supply to the units." National Grid acknowledged the issues and, while unable to provide exact dates, stated that the last of the first three sets were not activated until "late 2024".

"This was a complex task, with land access and traffic management requirements along the A435," a spokesperson said. "We have worked with Warwickshire County Council [5] throughout to ensure that the work was completed as swiftly and safely as possible, and we'd like to thank them for their patience and co-operation."

References

^ Warwickshire (www.coventrytelegraph.net)
^ Warwickshire County Council, (www.coventrytelegraph.net)
^ M42 (www.coventrytelegraph.net)
^ Minister urged to attend meeting over future of Warwickshire councils (www.coventrytelegraph.net)
^ Warwickshire County Council (www.coventrytelegraph.net)