David A Graham Associates (DAGA) was commissioned by The Sherford Consortium, through Brookbanks Consulting Ltd, to undertake an independent Stage 3 Road Safety Audit of the newly constructed Section 38 highway infrastructure serving Phases 1A and 1B of the Sherford New Town development. The audit assessed the safety of the completed highway network before adoption, ensuring a safe environment for motorists, pedestrians, cyclists and local residents.
Client: The Sherford Consortium (c/o Brookbanks Consulting Ltd)
Location: Hercules Road & Main Street, Sherford New Town, Plymouth
Audit Date: 20th May 2026
Audit Type: Stage 3 Road Safety Audit
Standards Applied: GG119 (Design Manual for Roads and Bridges)
Focus Areas: Residential Highway Infrastructure, Section 38 Roads, Pedestrian & Cycle Facilities, Traffic Signs & Street Lighting
The newly completed highway infrastructure forms a key part of the Sherford New Town development and includes new carriageways, pedestrian and cycle routes, crossing facilities and public realm improvements.
The audit was undertaken to identify any road safety issues before the highway network was formally adopted.
Key issues identified included:
Vehicles parking on shared footway and cycleway routes.
Inconsistencies in tactile paving layouts at crossing points.
Missing or worn road markings and speed limit signage.
Street lighting defects affecting night-time visibility.
The need to improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists and school users.
David A Graham Associates carried out detailed daytime and night-time site inspections, reviewing the completed highway infrastructure from the perspective of all road users.
Following the assessment, a comprehensive Road Safety Audit Report was prepared with practical engineering recommendations, including:
Measures to prevent pavement parking.
Improvements to tactile paving and pedestrian crossing layouts.
Replacement of worn road markings and additional speed limit signage.
Repairs to defective street lighting.
Minor highway improvements to enhance safety throughout the development.
The Road Safety Audit provided the client with an independent assessment of the completed highway works, enabling safety issues to be identified and addressed before adoption.
The recommendations helped improve accessibility, visibility and overall safety for residents, pedestrians, cyclists and motorists using the new development.
Independent GG119 DMRB compliant Stage 3 Road Safety Audit.
Comprehensive daytime and night-time inspections.
Practical recommendations prior to highway adoption.
Improved pedestrian, cyclist and vehicle safety.
Enhanced accessibility and visibility throughout the development.
Support for the successful delivery of a major Section 38 residential highway scheme.
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