Warwickshire County Council has unveiled plans to bolster pedestrian safety by installing two raised tables with pedestrian refuges.

This initiative aims to enhance road safety for both pedestrians and vehicles, with installations planned for Avenue Road East and Adelaide Road in Leamington Spa.

The proposal will incorporate warning signs, road markings, and raised humps featuring pedestrian refuges at the designated locations.

In the statement of reasons for the plans, WCC said: "The measures were recommended following a Road Safety Audit.

"The raised humps will help improve the environment for residents, pedestrians and cyclists by restricting vehicle speeds and improving road safety.

"They will also improve access from existing student accommodation at the back of Station Approach in Leamington Town Centre.

"The pedestrian refuges located in the middle of the raised humps will be used by pedestrians so that they can cross Avenue Road (east of its junction with Station Approach) and Adelaide Road safely in two halves, avoiding danger to persons or other traffic using the road at all times."

A comprehensive notice, including detailed plans illustrating the affected road sections and a statement explaining the Council's rationale for these improvements, is available for public inspection.

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Interested parties can review the documentation at Shire Hall, Market Place, Warwick.

Any objections or representations to the proposals must be in writing and specify the grounds on which they are made.

They should be addressed to County Highways Minor Works, Warwickshire County Council, Shire Hall post room, Rear of Shire Hall, Northgate Street, Warwick, CV34 4RL, or sent by email to [email protected] using the subject "Adelaide Road/Avenue Road East Leamington - Raised Road Humps for better pedestrian access".