SAFETY concerns along a major Dawlish road are to be brought to the attention of Devon County Council’s highways boss.

Calls have been made for improved safety along the A379 including better pedestrian crossings.

Now county councillor Rosie Dawson has secured a visit from the cabinet member for highways to tour the ‘numerous points of concern’ on Exeter Road.

In November last year, a petition demanding better safety measures was signed by hundreds of people following a fatal road accident.

A woman in her 80s died following a collision between a car and a mobility scooter.

Cllr Dawson has already put asked for a crossing at Secmaton Lane to be added to the list of schemes for funding.

She explained: ‘Schemes are agreed and budgeted for each year so don’t happen instantly.’

Speed of traffic is one of the main concerns with calls for a speed camera to be installed where the limit drops from 40mph to 30mph on the A379 before the turning at Warren Road.

Others have suggested the limit from Sainsbury’s all the way into Dawlish town centre should be reduced to 30mph.

The potential danger of crossing from the Claremont Manor Care Home and surrounding properties to Sainsbury’s has been raised as a major issue.

Some say they are ‘absolutely terrified’ trying to get to the supermarket.

Coming back, there is a blind corner which, it is claimed, drivers approach the roundabout ‘too fast’ and some neglect to indicate.

One resident said: ‘I know there are traffic lights at Secmaton Lane but it is actually a heck of a walk all the way down and back again just to simply cross the road, especially if you are not very mobile.

‘We have some very dangerous drivers speeding on this stretch of the road.’

The junction with Warren Road is also considered to be an ‘accident waiting to happen’ with vehicles travelling over the hill ‘well in excess of the 30mph limit, making turning right into Warren Road a nightmare’.

Traffic lights have been suggested for that junction or a redesign with kerbs reduced on both sides.

Along parts of the A379, there are complaints or poor visibility for pedestrians.

It has also been suggested Shutterton Lane could be one-way to avoid emerging traffic onto the A379.

But pedestrian crossings are a major problem for many.

Cllr Dawson said: ‘There is a noticeable lack of attention by drivers at all zebra crossings I think.

‘I often record my feet whilst crossing so I can get footage of cars ploughing through.

‘It’s the only way to make people take others safety seriously sadly.’

Calls for drop kerb at Secmaton Lane to help wheelchair users and parents with prams and pushchairs appears to be already on the cards in the future.

Devon County Council is understood to have agreed that it is a priority to be delivered in the 2026 to 2027 programme of works.