Drivers should be able to see people crossing much more clearly now, hopefully this means nothing similar will happen again
The site where an 89-year-old was fatally struck by a van in Watford has been revamped to improve safety.last May reignited calls to sort visibility at the crossing or close it altogether.
Trees and bushes at the roadside were previously cut back and a"dangerous" short path from Courtlands Drive and Stanbury Avenue was closed.Please support our independent journalism, and get access to exclusive news and sport stories, by signing up to aMore work was scheduled for today and yesterday to complete visibility improvements, install metal fencing and clear the ground where trees, bushes and a dilapidated wall once stood.
Hertfordshire County Council had previously explained that initial works to clear the vegetation and improve visibility had revealed “part of the existing brick wall was in poor condition”.It meant the railings were necessary to replace it, which were then ordered ahead of the latest work. Other changes include tarmacking the footpath, adding two half barriers to create a safety chicane, and removing tree stumps, earth and chippings.
Stanbury Avenue resident Ken Phillips, who had campaigned for improvements at the crossing, said the area now looks “very good”.
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