Batchworth Bridge Crossing

Pedestrian information

Message received Feb 21, 2024 – via Contact us form

Following on from facebook post of an accident on 21/2 . I can provide further information. It was 06:30 dark & the pedestrian was in dark clothes and could not be see.

RDRA response:

Many thanks for letting us know about the accident on the Batchworth bridge crossing at 6:30am today. Do you have any photos of the incident that we can share with our councillors to make them aware of the incident. We have been pressing the council to make this bridge crossing safe with better lighting generally and also install a pedestrian crossing lights. We appreciate your assistance.

By R.D.R.A., ago

Batchworth Bridge accident

Following the recent accident on the southbound side of Batchworth Bridge on the 21st of January, we must continue our campaign to have the Zebra Crossing replaced with a Pelican crossing.

We have tried many times before and get really silly reasons from the County Officers as to why this is not possible.

The main problem is the short length of 30 MPH speed limit in between 40 MPH either side and drivers do not slow down for this short section of road.

By Michael Stimpson, ago