Drivers branded 'reckless' with 3,000 offences recorded at Chowns Mill roadworks

Motorists continue to flout the limit with speeds of up to 101mph detected by police
By Stephanie Weaver
Published 30th Jul 2020, 06:00 BST
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Drivers have been branded 'reckless' for continuing to flout the speed limit with more than 3,000 offences recorded through the Chowns Mill roadworks.

Police started their enforcement activity back on April 29 and three months later, 3,023 offences have been detected through the works area.

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The offences include one motorist caught doing 101mph through the roadworks, which have a 40mph limit.

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A spokesman for Northants Police said: "The restrictions are in place to protect both the workers on the site and also the travelling public.

"There are large sections of unfinished or missing central barrier along with a narrow lane system.

"As it’s an active worksite, it is important that motorists comply with the lower limits."

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The £24 million Chowns Mill improvement scheme started in February and is set to take 22 months.

Some drivers seem to be ignoring the 40mph speed limit at the Chowns Mill roadworksSome drivers seem to be ignoring the 40mph speed limit at the Chowns Mill roadworks
Some drivers seem to be ignoring the 40mph speed limit at the Chowns Mill roadworks

The improvements to the roundabout will see the junction redesigned in a half hamburger layout including a new link road connecting the A6 South and A5028 with the existing roundabout.

All approaching roads will also be widened to provide extra lanes and to accommodate more vehicles. 

The works are due to be completed by winter 2021/22.

To read more about a series of overnight closures coming up at Chowns Mill during August, click here

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