Pupils and parents could soon be able to cross the road in greater safety after a £50,000 crossing scheme was given the green light.A pedestrian crossing in Woodmansterne Road, Carshalton would give children and parents, as well as other local residents, of Barrow Hedges Primary School a safe walking route to school.

It was agreed to send the project out to consultation following a discussion at the Carshalton and Clockhouse Local Committee on 16th April which heard that the school is set to increase pupil numbers and that local traffic currently averages 33-35mph on the road. The Headteacher of Barrow Hedges Primary School, said: “We actively promote children walking to school and welcome anything that makes it safer for children, parents and staff to come and go safely. At the moment it can be difficult to get across the road, so a pedestrian crossing would really help.”

The project, which would also include speed cushions and associated works around the crossing, will now go out to statutory consultation with a view to work starting later in the year, if it is approved.

Cllr. Hamish Pollock, Chair of the Local Committee, said: “The safety of children going to school has to be of the greatest importance and that is why the committee agreed to look more closely into taking it forward.”

The same committee also agreed to paint double yellow lines on the east side of Shorts Road following complaints that cars parked there were blocking traffic, including fire engines.