CAMPAIGNERS are celebrating after improvements are set to be carried out to improve traffic at the A38 Copcut junction.
Concerns centred around the lights at the junction, which currently operate on a fixed timer, leading to long delays along the A38.
A petition was launched by Coun Richard Morris calling for improvements to the junction, and it has since gained almost 850 signatures.
Several local counhcillors have also been pushing the authority to take action for around a year now.
The petition claimed that the congestion has been affecting local residents and local businesses, as well as the image of Droitwich, and called for an urgent, improved solution.
The County Council has said that, following ongoing public comments and concerns regarding the A38 Copcut traffic signalised junction, technology improvements are planned.
A spokesperson for the authority added: “Worcestershire County Council have been monitoring the new signalised junction in recent months, and it is recognised that when the M5 motorway has delays and closures, the A38 becomes heavily congested.
“However, concerns about more regular local congestion happening have also been assessed to see if further improvements can be made.
“We will be working on these signals next month, and following this, a period of monitoring to see the effects and benefits achieved.”
Coun Richard Morris said: “Thank you to everyone who supported and signed the petition and whilst it has taken a long time at least now we can see some positive action to make improvements and the promise to further monitor.
“I pass this junction everyday and see the issues, frustration and annoyance of drivers.
“As I live near Copcut Roundabout I see and hear the issues daily and thank my fellow local councillors, Coun Seb James and Dan Birch for helping to get some action.”
