199 caught speeding through Chowns Mill roadworks in just one day

Police have reported a staggering 199 speeding offences detected in just one day at the Chowns Mill roundabout.

Drivers have been restricted to 40mph on the approach to the A45/A6 Chowns Mill roundabout to protect the workforce carrying out improvements to the busy junction which started last month.

But with numerous reports of motorists flouting this, the police are taking action against those who are breaking the speed limit and putting the lives of others at risk.

During their first enforcement session yesterday (Wednesday), 199 speeding offences were detected including one driver caught doing 64mph.

A spokesman for Northants Police said: "We are working in partnership with Highways England to provide additional enforcement support on the A45 Chowns Mill roundabout improvement works, which is currently restricted to 40mph.

"We have received numerous reports of excess speed and inappropriate driving through the roadworks, increasing risk to the drivers themselves, the workforce and other motorists.

"Following consultation with the construction team completing the work, a number of enforcement locations have been created on the various approaches to the roundabout.

"The first enforcement sessions were carried out on Wednesday, April 29, at two of the enforcement locations, during which 199 speeding offences were detected with the highest speed recorded at 64mph, along with nine drivers not wearing their seatbelts.

"We would like to thank the motorists who are obeying the temporary speed limit in place, especially at this time when a collision would result in additional pressures on the emergency services.

"The 40mph restriction is in place to protect the staff working on the site and motorists using the route.

"There are large sections with no central barrier and areas with excavations and heavy machinery."

To read more about the £24 million project to improve the Chowns Mill roundabout, click here

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