NO safety measures should be introduced in two roads used as rat-runs by speeding motorists despite widespread concern among households, according to Redbridge Council officers.

A Freedom of Information disclosure revealed a council traffic survey found a total of 1,731 motorists used Wellington Road and Nelson Roads in Wanstead in just 24 hours, with one driver clocked travelling at 70mph in the 30mph zone.

Six more cars were measured being driven at above 50mph, with a further 240 breaking the speed limit.

Now the full research, which was carried out during three separate weeks over the last 12 months, has been released on the eve of consideration by councillors at an Area One Committee meeting.

Council officers have decided action is not justified as 85 per cent of drivers adhered to the speed limit.

The report also states the roads have a good safety record and would therefore not attract funding for safety measures, which would cost more than £50,000.

Now a resident living in the street fears someone could be seriously injured.

Sylvia Mullen, 83, of Wellington Road, said: "Will they wait until someone gets killed before doing something?

"Cars come flying around the corner like bats out of Hell. I do hope they go against the recommendation and do something sensible."

More than 80 people living in the roads handed in a petition to the council earlier this year demanding action on the roads.

An initial Freedom of Information request for the full results of the survey was turned down on the grounds that it would be published at a later date.

The 24-hour sample results were eventually released following repeated requests.

Councillors will consider the report at a meeting on Monday at Wanstead Church School in Church Path.