A dangerous pedestrian crossing in Muswell Hill that has been the scene of a number of near misses has finally been improved following a year of pressure from local Lib Dem councillor Lynne Featherstone.

The pedestrian crossing at the busy Priory Road/ Muswell Hill junction was condemned as ‘dangerous’ by local residents who complained to Ms Featherstone that the crossing did not allow enough time for cars to clear before the green man appeared.

Ms Featherstone (Muswell Hill) contacted the Council last year and following a site visit was told that the crossing was safe. However following further complaints, Ms Featherstone requested that the Council considered extending the inter-green period by just a few seconds to ensure that a serious accident did not occur. The Council agreed to this and has now implemented the much needed safety measure.

Cllr Featherstone comments:

“I am pleased that the council has now acted before a serious incident occurred. Road safety in the borough is a problem and everything must be done to ensure the safety of both road users and pedestrians.”