Plans have been drawn up, at the request of residents, to put a zebra crossing on a busy road in Morden.  

The idea was put forward during a recent residents’ coffee morning, attended by Council Leader, Councillor Ross Garrod, who asked the council’s Cabinet Member for Transport, Councillor Stephen Alambritis to look into how to improve safety on Martin Way, near the junction with Mostyn Road.  

Following surveys of vehicles and pedestrians, a proposal has been put forward for the new crossing outside South Merton railway station. There is currently an island crossing on the site, which is heavily used by pedestrians, including bus passengers, train commuters and pupils on their way to and from schools in Merton Park.  

Councillor Alambritis said: “Morden residents raised the need for a zebra crossing during a recent coffee morning attended by the council leader. We listened to their concerns about pedestrian safety near this busy junction and South Merton railway station and are taking action.  

“The zebra crossing that we are proposing to put in would replace a heavily used island crossing outside the station and near a busy bus stop. It will also make the school run safer for pupils going to and from schools in Merton Park and families dropping toddlers off at nearby nurseries.”  

Detailed designs for the zebra crossing are currently being drawn up and will be subject to an independent safety audit, after which a 21-day statutory consultation will be undertaken in the autumn.