RESIDENTS of a road in Winchester will erect a temporary zebra crossing at the end of the month to draw attention to pedestrian safety.

People who live on Worthy Road will set up the crossing (pictured) at the the corner of their street and Stoke Road at 11am on Monday, October 29.

This is part of a residential campaign that is calling on the Hampshire County Council to install zebra crossings and other traffic-calming measures on the corners of Worthy Road.

Residents have invited local councillors and road authorities to the event, where they will be on-hand to discuss concerns and possible solutions.

Since the start of the five-year campaign, safety measures along Worthy Road have remained the same, despite nearly 1,000 people signing a petition to support the changes.

It is the only primary feeder road into Winchester city centre without a pedestrian crossing, and is a main route for children walking to St. Bede CofE Primary School, attended by more than 450 children.

Head teacher of the school Sarah Duck said: “We have a lot of pupils aged four to 11 who cross Worthy Road each morning and afternoon.

“At the school, we teach road safety, have pupils who are junior road safety officers and promote children walking, scooting and cycling to school.

“It would give further peace of mind if pedestrian safety could be improved along the roads feeding into the school as an extra measure to keep our pupils safe.”

Lucy McLoughlin, a mother of three children who has been leading various initiatives within the campaign, said: “We feel very frustrated and we are fed up with all the excuses we have heard over the years.

“Why do we have to wait for an accident to happen before something gets done?

“We know the funds are available from the new Kings Barton development so money is not an excuse this time. Common sense has to prevail here.”

Ben Duxbury, father of two, was able to get support from Hampshire County Council to conduct a four day study of road and pedestrian flows.

However, this coincided with roadworks on the Arthur Road intersection that changed traffic and pedestrian conditions from the normal daily flow.

Ben said: “It is disappointing that Hampshire County Council is not willing to take action for the safety of local residents, including the many children, elderly and disabled residents who cross Worthy Road daily