A NEW pedestrian crossing will be built to serve a shopping development in Maldon.

Ground was broken on Blackwater Retail Park, off Fullbridge, last year, and as part of the plans, a puffin crossing is set to be built.

The crossing will be built on Fullbridge and will link Tesco to the new shopping centre and improve access to the site.

A spokesman for Essex County Council said: “The puffin crossing will improve and enhance connectivity and provide a safe crossing facility for highway users and visitors to the new development.

“The crossing will also facilitate pedestrian access to the bus stops and the existing supermarket on the western side of Fullbridge.”

As part of the plans, a new bus stop will also be introduced.

The bus stop will be located at the end of The Causeway, before the roundabout leading to Fullbridge, allowing shoppers easy access to the retail park via public transport.