The Parish Council's online petition is now active and will run until Wednesday 25th February 2026. Click on the following link to sign the petition:-https://democracy.durham.gov.uk/mgEPetitionDisplay.aspx?id=249
To: Durham County Council's Highways Department.
The Petition of: Evenwood and Barony Parish Council.
Declares that: Durham County Council (the Highways Authority) should take swift action to address residents' concerns about the safety and well-being of residents, road users, and animals on the A688 road at Evenwood Gate, Bishop Auckland, County Durham. The intersection has become a dangerous hotspot, posing a significant risk to road users with collisions frequently reported and often leading to injury or damage, and it poses a significant risk to all road users. Obstructed visibility/sight line caused by parked cars along the footpath makes it difficult for drivers and pedestrians to navigate the road junction safely. Residents often struggle to exit their homes safely due to these visibility issues and congestion.
The Petitioner therefore requests Durham County Council (the Highways Authority) to take immediate action to improve the safety of the main A688 road in Evenwood Gate by implementing parking prohibitions; installing additional signals and warnings; introducing traffic calming measures; and reducing the speed limit to 30 mph, to improve the safety of anyone who uses the road, including drivers; motorcyclists; cyclists; pedestrians; horse riders and horse-drawn vehicles; and users of mobility scooters, especially vulnerable groups like children, the elderly, and disabled people.
Published: 18/01/2026 Published by: Evenwood & Barony Parish Council
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