RYLEYS LANE - PEDESTRIAN REFUGE

I am pleased to report that I am in discussion with CE Highways with a view to introducing a pedestrian refuge on Ryleys Lane. The proposed refuge would be located between the junction with Redesmere Drive and the layby in front of The Ryleys School. Residents will recall that earlier in the year I arranged for an assessment for a zebra crossing at this location, but unfortunately the traffic vs. pedestrian statistics did not support this type of crossing. I am therefore pursuing an alternative option, which will help make Ryleys Lane safer to cross as a route to school, as well as acting to reduce vehicle speeds by narrowing the driveable road surface. The scheme will also see the introduction of a pair of dropped kerbs on Ryleys Lane and will be paid for using residual Section 106 funds raised on the TESCO Express development on London Road.