Thurrock Council has completed repairs to damaged road signs at two locations across the borough, helping to improve road safety and ensure motorists can clearly see the correct direction of travel.
The improvements have been carried out at Drake Road in Chafford Hundred and Quarry Hill in Grays, where damaged keep-left bollards on central traffic islands have been replaced.
The bollards had previously been struck by vehicles and knocked over, leaving the traffic islands without the directional signage needed to guide motorists safely around them.
This reduced the visibility of the islands to approaching drivers, particularly during periods of poor visibility, creating a potential road safety risk.
As part of the repairs, the damaged bollards were removed and replaced with new, compliant keep-left signs, restoring clear guidance for motorists and improving the visibility of both traffic islands.
The replacements will help reduce the risk of further collisions, support the safe flow of traffic and ensure the borough’s highway infrastructure remains in good condition.
Councillor Richard Bingley, Leader of Thurrock Council, said: “Keeping our roads safe and well maintained is a priority, and sometimes it’s the smaller improvements that can make a real difference to people’s everyday journeys.
“Damaged road signs and bollards can create unnecessary risks for motorists, particularly during poor weather or when visibility is reduced. By replacing them, we’re making sure drivers have the clear guidance they need to travel safely.
“These repairs are another example of our commitment to Civic Pride and taking practical action to improve our neighbourhoods. We want residents to feel confident that their roads and public spaces are being looked after, and we’ll continue working to make Thurrock a cleaner, safer and better-maintained borough.”
The repairs form part of Thurrock Council’s wider approach to maintaining highways and street infrastructure, ensuring damaged or worn equipment is addressed before it develops into a more significant safety issue.
The work also supports the council’s Civic Pride ambitions, which focus on creating clean, safe, and well-maintained places for residents and visitors.
Through ongoing maintenance and targeted improvements, the council is working to keep roads safe, support local communities and maintain the appearance and condition of public spaces across Thurrock.
