A new zebra crossing has been installed outside Fairfields Primary School as part of a wider package of road safety improvements on Apollo Avenue.
The crossing was completed during the summer holidays by Smiths Construction, helping to avoid disruption during the school day and ensuring the work was finished in time for pupils returning for the new academic year.
The project was completed in just 12 weeks, less than half the usual timeframe.
Alongside the new crossing, speed cushions have also been installed and a 20mph speed limit introduced on the section of road approaching the school.
The improvements form part of wider works to connect Apollo Avenue with the ongoing link road construction in the area.
Fairfields Primary School was closely involved throughout the project, with Urban&Civic and Smiths meeting with the school to explain the new layout and continuing to provide updates while the work was carried out.
School leaders have welcomed the improvements, saying the new crossing has helped make journeys to and from school safer for pupils and families.
Jordan Payne, Communications & Partnerships Manager at Urban&Civic, said:
“We're very pleased to have been able to install this new zebra crossing ahead of the start of the new academic year, alongside our partners at Milton Keynes City Council.
“Getting children to school in a safer, more convenient way is a real priority for us, and has come directly from our work engaging with partners at Fairfields Primary School and the council.”
Councillor Kerrie Bradburn, Cabinet Member with responsibility for Highways and Transportation, said:
“We’re committed to making roads across Milton Keynes safer, and areas around schools are particularly important.
“I'm delighted this new zebra crossing has been installed on Apollo Avenue, providing a safe place to cross in this development area.
“Installations like this in new areas help support our wider-city approach to reducing speeds and creating safer journeys. It’s great to see these improvements in place for pupils and families at Fairfields Primary School.”
Ian McNulty, Project Manager at Smiths, added:
“Our team are delighted to have completed the new zebra crossing outside of Fairfields school.
“We’re proud to deliver quality road improvements that give parents and pupils more peace of mind during their daily journeys.”
The new crossing is now in use as pupils begin the new school year.
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