This is when work will finally start on "desperately needed" new crossing for one of Farington's busiest roads
A “desperately needed” pedestrian crossing on one of Farington’s busiest roads will finally be installed next month.
Residents living in the Stanifield Lane area have been asking for a zebra crossing close to Farington Park for 10 years.
The scheme was finally approved in October 2024, subject to finance being agreed. At the time, ward councillor Jacky Alty said: “People’s patience is tested frequently [and] parents and children struggle to get across the road at different times. Fellow Farington East Councillor Paul Wharton-Hardman, said it was “desperately needed”.
This week, South Ribble Borough Council announced that work would start next month. Councillor Matthew Tomlinson, Leader of South Ribble Borough Council, said: “We’re pleased that after years of campaigning to the County Council to consider a pedestrian crossing in this area, work will now begin in April. These works are being funded by the council as well as Farington Parish Council who has contributed £10,000 as the County Council has refused to fund the project.
"The new crossing will be an accessible crossing point and will make it safer for children and families to access the nearby play area. I want to thank our Ward councillors in Farington East, Coun Paul Wharton-Hardman and Coun Jacky Alty, who have championed our communities’ voices and have worked tirelessly to make this happen.”
In total, it is believed that the new facility and associated work will cost around £80,000.
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