Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Ghent is installing signs with pictures of truck accidents at Spesbroekstraat’s low bridge to prevent collisions. Alderman Joris Vandenbroucke supports the initiative, hoping to reduce accidents and improve safety.
The city of Ghent is trying to stop drivers from hitting the low bridge on Spesbroekstraat. They put up a new sign that shows a picture of a truck that hit the bridge. Officials mentioned that this sign is meant to be a warning to drivers, showing them what can happen if they ignore the height limit.
The city hopes that seeing a real accident will make drivers think twice before driving under the bridge. They think that this will get drivers to pay more attention to the risk and make better choices. They want to make the drivers safer and have fewer accidents. This is all in their proposal to make traffic better in the area and safer for all to travel on.
Will Ghent’s new warning signs prevent accidents at Spesbroekstraat Bridge?
Alderman Joris Vandenbroucke from the Voor Gent political party supports this idea. He thinks these signs will make drivers think twice before driving under the bridge. The city also added reflective strips to the signs so they are easier to see at night. The city hopes these signs will prevent accidents.
People living near the bridge are happy that the city is trying to solve the problem, but some are unsure if the new signs will work. Some people think that the only way to stop accidents is to build a barrier or change the road.
But most people hope that the signs will help, even if it’s just a little bit. One person said that the accidents are noisy and annoying, and they want fewer of them. They aren’t sure the new signs will work, but they are willing to give them a try.
