A safer crossing outside Bathwick St Mary’s Primary is expected to be built within weeks.
Local Liberal Democrat councillors collected a petition for the crossing which was accepted by BathNES Council. The works have been budgeted for this year and should be built in March or April.
A formal consultation has been published over the parking changes necessary for a safer crossing. This will close on 21st March and, assuming no objections are made, work should start immediately afterwards.
A pedestrian island will be built between the footpath from St Christopher’s Close and the back gates of the school. The markings for school buses will be moved and a few parking spaces cancelled to ensure that children using the crossing are visible and safe.
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