New Bradley Stoke Crossing

A new Bradley Stoke crossing brings a safer route to school for Wheatfield pupils, though drivers can expect minor delays during the installation.

Work started today on Bradley Stoke s newest pedestrian crossing, on Brook Way just north of the mini roundabout at the junction with Wheatfield Drive.

£20,000 has been allocated by the Southern Brooks Area Forum to install a raised speed table across the full width of Brook Way, as part of the Wheatfield Primary School travel plan which identified difficulties for pupils and their carers crossing Brook Way at busy times.

As part of the Bradley Stoke Urban Safety Project between 2000 and 2001 Brook Way was ‘traffic calmed with speed cushions, but some residents have questioned their effectiveness. It is hoped that the new Brook Way crossing will not only make it safer for Wheatfield pupils and other pedestrians to cross Brook Way, but also  encourage more walking to school and reduce the number of cars used in the school run.

During the installation work, two-way temporary traffic signals will be used to control traffic on the Brook Way. South Gloucestershire Council say that some minor delays for drivers are inevitable. The estimated completion date is 1^st July.

Posted in News