We have continued trying to get a lot of issues addressed around the Rainham Road South / Dagenham East area, particularly for those in Shafter Road and Western Avenue. We will be writing to residents separately about all of the issues in those roads but are hoping that the new ‘Toucan’ crossing, as it is called, will increase safety for residents and improve the traffic flow. Indications so far are encouraging, but we will be watching how it works very closely and welcome any feedback from Village Ward residents.
We have also discussed ways of making it easier for residents to leave and enter Western Avenue and Shafter Road, and a white line “Give Way” adjustment has been offered.
Labour Councillor Julia Williams said, “We are also looking at ways to reduce the chaos that often occurs at the top of Shafter Road, but finding the right answer has proven difficult. However, we are going to look at the effect of the proposed line and sign changes and will still be searching for any further alterations that might help.”