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Published Date:
13 January 2010
Work has got under way to improve safety at a Lancashire junction where an 11-year-old schoolboy was killed.
A puffin crossing is being installed at the Lane Ends junction on Blackpool Road, Ashton, Preston.

Calvin Leary died after being knocked down by a van as he tried to cross the road junction last year.

Councillors had called for safety improvements following the accident and amid concerns about shoppers and elderly pedestrians not having enough time to cross before the lights changed.

Preston's Lancashire Local committee voted to put £167,000 forward towards upgrading work.

>> School's tribute to tragic Calvin

>> Super crossing plan for tragedy site

Shaun Capper, assistant area manager for highways at Lancashire County Council, said: "The work includes a puffin crossing, new tactile paving at all pedestrian crossings and upgrading traffic signals.

"A right turn filter lane will also be introduced from Woodplumpton Road on to Blackpool Road. We are also resurfacing the carriageway at the junction.

"The work is part of the extra £9m being invested in highway improvements by the county council this year."

Puffin crossings are monitored by cameras, meaning lights will stay green if a pedestrian presses the button but then walks away.

It also ensures the lights remain on red while slower pedestrians finish crossing the road.

Motorists can expect diversions and road closures for the next 10 weeks.
Some of the closures will be at weekends to minimise disruption to drivers.

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  • Last Updated: 14 January 2010 7:32 AM
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  • Location: Preston
  • Related Topics: Ashton
 
 
 


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