Residents slam plans for new pedestrian crossing on busy Hemel Hempstead road

Hertfordshire Highways opened a public consultation for a proposed signal-controlled toucan crossing on Breakspear Way as part of a road improvements.

But the plans have come under fire from residents who fear it will cause more traffic congestion in the area.

Taking to Facebook, one said: "This will cause even more traffic! Better off to get a foot bridge install will have less impact on traffic."

Another added: "Even more traffic tailbacks in the mornings and evenings."

The crossing is planned to be constructed in 2020/2021.

To have your say on the Buncefield Lane Quietway, Breakspear Way, proposed signalised crossing visit surveys.hertfordshire.gov.uk/s/Buncefieldlanequietway/