Update - May 2024

Following the trial of the Active Travel Neighbourhood in Crookes and Walkley, we are making three of the pedestrian crossings that were part of the trial permanent.

During the consultation, we received positive feedback about the crossings, with most supporting making them permanent.

On Crookes, the current temporary crossing is located between the junctions with School Road and Carson Road, helping pedestrians to cross Crookes as the main road running through the centre of the Crookes area.

The nearest alternative crossings are a substantial distance away in each direction.

The new permanent crossing will be signal-controlled so pedestrians can request to cross. We will keep the red surface and hump so cars don’t encroach into the crossing area.

We’ll install high-friction surfacing each side of the crossing to help prevent cars skidding when braking in wet weather.

We will in-fill part of the section of the lay-by next to the crossing, where the zig-zag lines are at the moment towards Crookes. This will create a wider pavement next to the crossing, but will remove one parking space to help visibility between vehicles approaching the crossing and pedestrians using it. The permanent crossing will also move around three metres further towards Crookes centre so one of the signal poles can avoid a current manhole.

Why are we using a signal-controlled crossing?

We’ve chosen a signal-controlled crossing on Crookes because of high traffic volumes in this area.

Signal controlled crossings use traffic lights, meaning pedestrians can cross safely when traffic stops. Sensors can also adjust crossing times for people who may move a little slower, or for large groups.

Lights will stay green, for traffic, when people aren’t waiting to cross. Sensors will be able to identify where people have requested to cross but have crossed before the signal stops traffic. In these instances, the signals will stay ‘green’ for traffic to help keep traffic flowing.

Audio signals and tactile paving will make crossing easier for people with hearing and visual impairments too.

Layout plan of the Crookes Crossing