Campaigners are calling for speed cameras and a new crossing at a “dangerous” dual carriageway where a six-year-old boy was hit by a car.

People are fighting for safety measures, including a lower speed limit, on the A405 in Watford between the A41 and St Albans Road.

This comes after a child was hit by a car on the crossing near McDonalds last month and was left with head injuries and taken to hospital, but no information about his condition is known.

Residents won £10,000 funding from the Police and Crime Commissioner to allow a feasibility study to be carried out on the section of the road.

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This particular junction at Greenwood Drive is of a concern

The report is now expected to be released towards the end of this month and looked at the current layout of the junction at Greenwood Drive, and drivers turning right into the fast lane.

People living nearby have reported numerous occasions of near misses and speeding vehicles.

Hertfordshire County Council has confirmed three incidents where people required hospital treatment took place between August 2012 and July 2017.

Two of the crashes took place at the long roundabout at the leisure complex and the slip road onto the A405 from Greenwood Drive - areas of concern.

Woodside ward councillor Stephen Cavinder said the incident involving the boy is another reminder the urgent need for safety measures on the stretch of road.

He said: “I want to see the introduction of speed cameras, a 40mph limit, a pedestrian crossing by the cinema and a proactive response by the police.

“There are just no safe crossings on this stretch of road and it is time to enhance these measures now.”

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This roundabout near the leisure centre has also been a hotspot for incidents

Sarah Hayes, who lives just off the A405 added that it was a “dangerous” route to walk toddlers. She recently met Ralph Sangster, highways county councillor.

Cllr Sangster said: “The feasibility study will consider the raised concerns and provide a range of options for consideration.

"Additionally following on from the original bid, in a wider brief there are now concerns around speeding traffic along the A405 from the longabout to the A405 junction with St Albans Road as new residential closes have been built and school children cross along this section, this will also be looked at within the study."

A spokesperson for Hertfordshire County Council added: “We were sorry to hear of the accident involving the six year old boy and we hope he is recovering well.

“Looking ahead, we are considering longer term opportunities for the corridor which could improve the environment for walking and cycling and reduce the severance effect of the A405, such as reducing the road width and giving more space for other users.”