On the morning of 10 January Richard and Heather met some local residents and the Council’s traffic engineers at the Kings Lane bridge to inspect the proposed works and discuss the practicalities of implementation.

Following discussions wth residents, the original proposal to build out the kerb on both sides at the Hillcroome Road end (shown above) has been reduced, with a bollard and kerb build out on the left hand side in the above picture. However, there will be hatching on the road which will have the effect of moving traffic to a more central position. The overall effect will be to make the traffic coming from the Hillcroome Road end more visible to pedestrians on the bridge, and motorists will see pedestrians earlier. The signage will be replaced and improved.

Work will commence during January and there will be a traffic light system on the bridge during the period of the works.

We see this as a small but useful safety improvement.