Plans for new crossings in these Watford town centre locations

Watford Borough Council has launched a new round of public consultation seeking feedback on some proposals it has drawn up.

This includes exploring the idea of new pedestrian crossings on the ring road and in Rickmansworth Road.

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Although the ring road has existing traffic light crossings and an underpass, the council still believes it is “not easy” to access and “hostile and noisy” for pedestrians and cyclists.

In a bid to make it more “attractive” for walkers and cyclists, new crossings are proposed on the ring road, such as by the junction with Upton Road, to improve accessibility into and out of the town centre.

Such crossings may be colourful and priority always given to pedestrians.

Could we see a crossing like this on Watford ring road? It is one the council considers a precedent for its proposals. Image: StartfordOriginal.com/Watford Borough Council (Image: StartfordOriginal.com)

The need for a new crossing has also been identified for those visiting Cassiobury Park.

The council says no “formal” pedestrian crossing exists between the park and town centre, although people “regularly” dash across Rickmansworth Road to get between the two. The closest designated crossing is traffic lights by Cassiobury Park Avenue.

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This stretch of Rickmansworth Road could see a pedestrian crossing created. Image: Google Street View (Image: Google Street View)

Where people currently cross Rickmansworth Road has the potential to be turned into a signposted pedestrian crossing.

According to a draft framework, further new crossings could also be created by the town hall roundabout.

People can give feedback to these proposals and others at https://watfordtowncentre.commonplace.is/.

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