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we finally heard back and the new crossing is officially happening. i cant believe we actually got it done for the neighborhood and the kids. thank you for staying with me on this one.

July 27, 2012

Hooton Crossroads Pedestrian Crossing

Hooton Crossroads Pedestrian Crossing

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Started by Anonymous 15 years, 2 months ago
Hooton Crossroads is a busy junction with 6 different route ways. Children have to cross at the junction to access a local park and school, they have to negotiate 3 of these roads and filter lane traffic lights. Often traffic has come off the motorway and is travelling at speed. It is also used by heavy goods vehicles, cars using the park and ride at Hooton Station and is the main A41 road between Chester, Birkenhead and the M53. Plans have recently been approved to build in excess of 350 houses on a site adjacent to Hooton station this is bound to increase the volume of traffic considerably. On the 17th May 2011 a 13yr old girl from Vernon Avenue was on her way to the park located at Hooton Green when she was hit by a car coming from the M53 as she crossed the road infront of the Chimneys. She sustained head injurys and underwent surgery to pin her lower calf. Luckily after much pain and discomfort she should make a full recovery. Please add your name to our petition for a pedestrian crossing as the next incident could result in a fatality.

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Dave Ingram
15 years ago Featured

Used this junction for years. way too busy and chaotic for pedestrians. stupid to build all these new houses without fixing the road first.

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Mark Day
15 years ago Featured

Live right by here and see cars speeding off the m53 constantly. total nightmare for kids trying to walk to school.

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Paul Spencer
15 years ago Featured

fix the crossing before someone dies. common sense.

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Sarah Castillo
15 years ago Featured

My kids cross here everyday and I am terrified every time. It is only a matter of time before another accident happens. We need this crossing now.

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Emma Lee
15 years ago Featured

how many more kids have to get hurt before the council does something about this death trap???

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Julie Wade
15 years ago Featured

So scary crossing those lanes. i avoid it entirely now. needs lights or a bridge asap.