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Whetstone, Dog and Gun Lane

Proposed Zebra Crossing and 20mph Zone

Latest update March 2008

Works to connect the Start of Zone Advisory 20mph signs have now been completed. All signs with flashing amber light units are now set to flash at the start and end of the school day

Latest Update October 2007

Works on this scheme are substantially complete. Minor works to connect the advisory 20mph signs will commence shortly.

Latest Update August 2007


The formal consultation period has now ended, and all comments received are being considered. Further news on the development of this scheme will follow shortly

Background

Badgerbrook Primary School has developed a School Travel Plan to encourage walking as the preferred mode of travel for the school children and to make the area around the school safer for those who do walk. One concern by the school was the difficulty for pedestrians in crossing Dog and Gun Lane near to its junction with Badger Drive

The Proposals

  • New zebra crossing with speed cushions
  • 20mph zone with flashing amber lights at school times
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For photos and details of the traffic measures we are proposing in your area, please click on our link to the photo gallery and follow the links in gallery 5 for details of zebra crossings and gallery 4 for details of speed cushions

Scheme Objectives

  • Provision of safer crossing facilities on Dog and Gun Lane
  • Reducing speeds on the approaches to the zebra by the installation of speed cushions
  • Highlighting the 20mph zone at school starting and leaving times by the use of flashing amber lights

Results of Consultation

Consultations took place in June 2007
Over 90% of respondents were in support of the scheme.
Full details of the consultation have been reported to County Councillors and they support the implementation of this scheme, which subsequently been approved.

Construction

Construction of the scheme was programmed to start on August 26th 2007 and works should take approximately 8 weeks. The needs of the local community will be fully considered during construction in order that any disruption is kept to a minimum

Contact Details

Angie Dunn on direct line telephone number 0116 305 8136 or
Penny Leslie on direct line telephone number 0116 305 7213

further information

Contact: Integrated Transport Schemes
Telephone: 0800 62 62 03
E-mail: tsd@leics.gov.uk
Last Updated:
17 March 2008
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