Work begins on new Shrewsbury zebra crossing

The new crossing on London Road will be sited between the junction with Ebnal Road and the main entrance to Shrewsbury College. Resurfacing work on sections of the main road and pavements is also to take place.

The work, which is expected to take two to three weeks to complete, has been brought forward because contractors have become available to deliver the project during the education summer holidays.

Its construction is part of the first phase of the London Road Enhancement Scheme, which was approved by councillors in June. Future work includes another zebra crossing on Preston Street near the Column roundabout, and other surfacing work.

The Enhancement Scheme is aimed at making improvements for all road users on London Road, although the zebra crossing will be of particular benefit to the hundreds of students who walk and cycle to Shrewsbury College.

Simon Jones, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member with responsibility for highways, said:

“It’s great that this work has been brought forward to take place during the summer holidays when the road is quieter. The installation of this crossing will benefit many people wishing to cross this busy road.”

Liz Parsons and Jon Tandy, Shropshire Councillors for Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton, said

“We are pleased that residents will begin to see some improvement to this major access road into Shrewsbury. We have been asking for enhancements for some time and it is pleasing that an early start to resurfacing and the crossing near the college will soon be underway.”

The work will be undertaken by the council’s contractor, Ringway, and will be supervised on site by staff from its term consultants, Mouchel.