Greenstead: Hawthorn Avenue could get a new zebra crossing

A Traffic Regulation Order has confirmed a consultation is underway as Essex County Council is bidding to implement a raised table zebra crossing, speed cushions, and waiting restrictions in Hawthorn Avenue.

The crossing’s centre line would be approximately 16 metres north from its junction with Pine Tree Court, its width  5.5 metres, and the zig zags give way lines would be a length of 8.2 metres.

It would be elevated at the maximum height of 75 millimetres.

Area - another image of Hawthorn Avenue near Pine Tree Court (Image: Google Maps)

The raised table zebra crossing will be accompanied by speed cushions along Hawthorn Avenue, which will span a point of 5.7 metres south of the southernmost boundary of property no. 20 in Hawthorn Avenue.

A no stopping Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 9.30am and 2.45pm to 3.45pm on entrance markings restriction will be removed in Hawthorn Avenue, Greenstead West and Greenstead East.

A no waiting Monday to Saturday restriction will also be revoked on the west and east sides of Hawthorn Avenue.

However, a no stopping at any time except buses restriction will be put in place on the road in sections on the west and East side of Hawthorn Avenue.

Crossing - an illustrative image of someone using a zebra crossing (Image: Tim Douglas/Pexels)

The changes come part of the government’s Active Travel Fund after Essex County Council successfully submitted a bid and was awarded £5,270,000 in May last year.

A statement of reasons document said: “This proposed scheme will be located on Hawthorn Avenue, which is a suburban street located in the ward of Greenstead.

“It is part of the Essex County Council’s Healthy School Streets improvement programme.

“This community is home to several schools and a range of amenities in the vicinity, which suffers from high levels of congestion at school pick up and drop off times, an issue which also impacts the surrounding roads.

“The Safer Greener Healthier team at Essex County Council want to encourage as many children as possible - as well as their parents and carers, to walk, cycle or scoot to school.”

The consultation ends July 5.