A Nantwich resident who reported the lack of markings on a busy zebra crossing in Nantwich was stunned to be told the authority thinks it’s not an “immediate risk”.
Bill Pearson says he has been on the crossing between the Railway Hotel and Chic Interiors several times when cars have driven through it, missing him by inches.
He reported to Cheshire East Council that the road markings indicating where the crossing is, have almost completely gone.
He said: “On more than one occasion I have actually been on the crossing, and a motorist has driven over it – missing me by inches.
“It has been in this condition for many months.
“Whilst I appreciate that careful motorists should notice the flashing amber beacons, it’s a sad fact of life that many drivers are distracted and fail to notice the crossing.”
But the reply from the council stunned Mr Pearson when they said it was “not an immediate risk”.
The CEC reply to him stated: “We deal with defects based on the level of immediate risk. We have assessed the issue and it does not present an immediate risk to highway users at this time.
“As the problem you have reported is not causing an immediate safety issue we will now look at the best long- term approach for this location.
“We keep all roads and highway assets safe through our routine inspections.
“If anything is identified as a risk during a future inspection, we will take action to deal with it as appropriate.”
Bill added: “They have decided that no further action should be taken!
“I was rather shocked by their response – new road markings can be done relatively quickly these days.
“I fear that it’s just a matter of time before someone gets badly injured there.”
We have contacted Cheshire East Council for an explanation are awaiting a reply.
This is not a national issue but, yet again, CECs poor management of local funds, with Labour at the helm. In fact, remove politics from the debate…it’s simply ‘wasteful’ use of our monies.
They are happy to spend Millions of pounds rolling out the home compost, mini green bins, then a few years later decide ‘no, we’re not doing that now’!Cheshire East has one of the worst records for upkeep of roads, in the COUNTRY. I thought the Council was there to serve the members of the communitycommunity. This is clear evidence that money comes before people. Well, if someone got injured on this crossing, seriously or otherwise, I hope they be sue them. Just like I would sue for damage to my vehicle, if there was a pot-hole or sink -hole in the road. Its no different, except this is putting peoples lives at risk. It’s been reported, so CEC, pull your fingers out and do your job!!😡
To get to the pelican crossing you would either have to cross the road once or twice to get to it from the zebra crossing
I agree that this is unacceptable but the council are facing 20 million of cuts, due to the conservative government refusing to fund them properly. The council is stuck between a rock and a hard place on these issues, and having to make some difficult decision. This issue is across the country with poorly funded councils, and the conservative government refusing to listen to the funding crisis.
Just one of many in Crewe and Nantwich where road markings have been allowed to wear off, potentially putting resident’s at risk.
I wouldn’t say that motorists are ‘distracted’; some see pedestrian crossings as a major inconvenience. Fancy having to slow down and stop for mere pedestrians! I would urge people to be extremely careful at zebra crossings whether they’re clearly painted or not, you may find yourself flattened by an impatient motorist.
I would be interested to hear how they assessed the risk. They have certainly not visited the site. This must have been a desk bound assessment.
From my experience on this dangerous crossing there are daily near misses.
As it’s clearly marked by the poles I think maybe it’s a driver issue as too many are ignoring the rules of the road due to poor policing
This Zebra crossing is directly on an entry & exit from a roundabout, therefore drivers have no sooner negotiated the roundabout before they are upon the Zebra crossing. I don’t see the need for a Zebra crossing in this location, because in less than 100 yards on this same road there is a Pelican crossing?????
Now they have responded woe betide should an accident occur on or near that crossing. I feel a driver’s response may be I didn’t know it was a crossing there are no markings.
they don’t even cares about flooding or potholes, and you expect them to care about some paint?
Noticed in Wales the same thing and residents painted cock n ***** over it, it was promptly painted the correct stripes the next day 🤣😅🤣
They are waiting for your green bin payment in January, and don’t forget they have got to print all those bin stickers to prove you have paid, this will obviously take up all the council’s time for the foreseeable future, so sorry all other jobs will have to wait