Councillors approve new zebra crossings in West Hill ward

Councillors on the town hall’s transport committee have approved plans for a new zebra crossing in Withycombe Road close to the junction with Victoria Drive that would offer a safe route to and from school for children attending Our Lady Queen of Heaven primary school.

A second zebra has also been approved in Beaumont Road near the junction with Skeena Hill making it safer for residents visiting local shops.

Research into both schemes was prompted by petitions asking the council to improve road safety at these locations. The petition relating to Beaumont Road attracted 324 signatures and the Withycombe Road one 185.

Both locations experience high traffic volumes presenting difficulties for pedestrians trying to cross each road.