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Problems with new Pedestrian Crossing

Reported via desktop in the Traffic lights (NH) category anonymously at 14:37, Mon 14 March 2022

Sent to National Highways less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 3387214.

As reported by another user on 11th March 2022, the new crossing has a very long delay before the lights trigger, even if no traffic is approaching. This is a safety hazard, because pedestrians risk crossing either without pressing any buttons, or after pressing buttons but before the lights trigger, causing frustration for traffic which ahs to wait for nobody. Also, the two halves of the crossing are no longer linked, meaning another long wait for the other half. The infrared sensors don't seem to see anyone on the crossing. And there's no advantage for cyclists now using the new crossing, because they too have to wait a long time!

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  • Similar long delays at the single crossing by the Blue Goose, nearby.

    Posted anonymously at 14:38, Mon 14 March 2022

  • Thank you for contacting National Highways about the crossing timings. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention.

    We share your concerns and appreciate how frustrating this must be. Our technology team will attend and amend as necessary.

    Thank you again for contacting us. If you need more information about this, please feel free to contact our Customer Contact Centre on 0300 123 5000 or by email at info@highwaysengland.co.uk.

    Kind regards

    National Highways

    State changed to: Internal referral

    Posted anonymously at 07:53, Wed 16 March 2022

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