Residents of Cranley Gardens, Muswell Hill, have this week made progress towards ending the road crossing problem after Haringey Council promised to inspect and renew a badly faded zebra crossing in the road, near the junction with Park Road.

The action comes after local Lib Dem Councillor Lynne Featherstone raised the issue with the council. For some time, Cllr Featherstone (Muswell Hill) has campaigned for Cranley Gardens to be made safer, not just for the residents, but for parents with young children who have to cross the road to reach the playgroup facilities in the nearby church.

Cllr. Featherstone comments:

“The crossing is in a terrible state. The markings are badly faded and the beacons are constantly broken. Residents have been very concerned that traffic does not always stop for people waiting to cross.

“I am pleased that the council has agreed that improvements are necessary and are likely to happen soon. I have asked if the zebra crossing can be upgraded to a pelican crossing and they are looking into this too.”

“We have long campaigned for some traffic calming measures to this road and I will continue to press for interactive speed signs to be introduced to the area. However, I think that this is a good start and will a step towards making Cranley Gardens a safer place for pedestrians.”