We are asking our local councillor to support a proposal to Hertfordshire County Council Highways for road improvements at the junction of Box Lane and Beechwood Park, including speed cameras on the approach to the Beechwood Park roundabout from both directions or another effective traffic calming measure.
Residents of Beechwood Park and anyone visiting friends and family there know how difficult and unsafe it can be to turn right onto Box Lane from Beechwood Park. The
visibility is poor because of the hedges and the slight curve in the road, and vehicles often travel too fast after passing the Copperbeach Park roundabout towards Bovingdon.
That combination creates a dangerous situation for everyone using the junction.
This is not just a matter of inconvenience. When drivers cannot see clearly and traffic is moving too quickly, the risk of harm rises for residents, visitors, and anyone passing through the area. We have already seen enough troubling incidents and accidents, which as far as we are aware have resulted in close calls rather than serious or life threating injury. Local people have shared their own experiences and concerns, and the message is clear: this junction needs attention before someone is badly hurt or worse still a fatality.
We believe the council should act now to improve safety at this point on our road network. Whether through speed cameras or another proven traffic calming solution, the goal must be the same: slower traffic, better visibility, and a safer turn for the people who live in and visit Beechwood Park.
Please sign this petition and share it with others who want to support safer roads for our community.
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Reached 100 supporters
September 29, 2026
91 Comments
Cars speed so fast driving up and down Box Lane. There have been many near misses. When turning right have to drive cautiously although you have right of way. Something needs to be done before there is a fatality
I visit friends who live here & am always extremely anxious about that roundabout!
Live in Beechwood park estate some traffic in Box Lane exceed sped limits to the extent that I have seen vehicles travelling towards Bovingdon travel on the wrong side of the mini roundabout
Far too many accidents at this junction and on the road in general. Something needs to be done before there’s a fatality.
I live in Beechwood Park. My parents had an awful accident at this roundabout that wrote off their car and impacted my father’s health. I walk to the train station along box lane every day and see the speed cars do towards beechwood park with some over taking other cars treating box lane like race track. The road is a serious risk to pedestrians and cars and I fully support this petition.
Traffic along Box Lane is too fast and does not slow down to allow time for cars leaving Beechwood Park to use the mini roundabout causing many near collisions. Speed limits are not adhered to along Box Lane. Visibility is bad when leaving Beechwood Park and cars/vans that park near to the junction make access very dangerous.
This exit is blind & dangerous & needs to be addressed as a matter of urgency & for the safety of all road users.
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We are asking our local councillor to support a proposal to Hertfordshire County Council Highways for road improvements at the junction of Box Lane and Beechwood Park, including speed cameras on the approach to the Beechwood Park roundabout from both directions or another effective traffic calming measure.
Residents of Beechwood Park and anyone visiting friends and family there know how difficult and unsafe it can be to turn right onto Box Lane from Beechwood Park. The
visibility is poor because of the hedges and the slight curve in the road, and vehicles often travel too fast after passing the Copperbeach Park roundabout towards Bovingdon.
That combination creates a dangerous situation for everyone using the junction.
This is not just a matter of inconvenience. When drivers cannot see clearly and traffic is moving too quickly, the risk of harm rises for residents, visitors, and anyone passing through the area. We have already seen enough troubling incidents and accidents, which as far as we are aware have resulted in close calls rather than serious or life threating injury. Local people have shared their own experiences and concerns, and the message is clear: this junction needs attention before someone is badly hurt or worse still a fatality.
We believe the council should act now to improve safety at this point on our road network. Whether through speed cameras or another proven traffic calming solution, the goal must be the same: slower traffic, better visibility, and a safer turn for the people who live in and visit Beechwood Park.
Please sign this petition and share it with others who want to support safer roads for our community.
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
September 29, 2026
91 Comments
I have experienced this myself as well lived in Beechwood Park and my family still do. It is a dangerous exit.
Cars speed so fast driving up and down Box Lane. There have been many near misses. When turning right have to drive cautiously although you have right of way. Something needs to be done before there is a fatality
I visit friends who live here & am always extremely anxious about that roundabout!
Live in Beechwood park estate some traffic in Box Lane exceed sped limits to the extent that I have seen vehicles travelling towards Bovingdon travel on the wrong side of the mini roundabout
Far too many accidents at this junction and on the road in general. Something needs to be done before there’s a fatality.
I live in Beechwood Park. My parents had an awful accident at this roundabout that wrote off their car and impacted my father’s health. I walk to the train station along box lane every day and see the speed cars do towards beechwood park with some over taking other cars treating box lane like race track. The road is a serious risk to pedestrians and cars and I fully support this petition.
Traffic along Box Lane is too fast and does not slow down to allow time for cars leaving Beechwood Park to use the mini roundabout causing many near collisions. Speed limits are not adhered to along Box Lane. Visibility is bad when leaving Beechwood Park and cars/vans that park near to the junction make access very dangerous.
This exit is blind & dangerous & needs to be addressed as a matter of urgency & for the safety of all road users.
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I have experienced this myself as well lived in Beechwood Park and my family still do. It is a dangerous exit.