Liberal Democrats in Highgate have secured action from Haringey Council toimprove the state of faded zebra crossings in the area.

Liberal Democratssay that, at present, the crossings are not fully visible to passingmotorists and are danger to pedestrians. They are located at the junctionsof Highgate High Street / Southwood Lane / Hampstead Lane and on the High Streetnear Townsend Yard.

Following concerns raised by GLA member Lynne Featherstone, a highwaysinspector has visited the locations in Highgate and as a result, Haringey Councilhas instructed its contractor to repaint the zebra crossings and give waylines in the area.

Lynne Featherstone comments:

“I am relieved that the Council is now taking action to improve the safetyof these crossings. They must now make sure that their refurbishment iscarried out as quickly as possible as their dilapidated state was a hazardto anyone in Highgate trying to cross the road.”