New Crossing at Burpham

Published on: 14 Jan, 2025
Updated on: 14 Jan, 2025

Trying out the new London Road crossing in Burpham. Chair of the BCA Sue Hackman leads the way. Second in line is Cllr George Potter and fourth Andrew Plumridge. Also included are three residents who recently lost pets in the road. Photo BCA

Members of the Burpham Community Association (BCA) braved the cold weather on Sunday (January 12) to welcome the new pedestrian crossing across London Road near Winterhill Way.

The BCA first asked the county council for a crossing over seven years ago to protect shoppers on their way to the supermarkets, and children on their way to the primary school.

BCA members happy that the crossing has been installed at last. The Rev’d James Hanson is in the orange hat. Photo BCA

It is also hoped that, together with a proposed reduction in the speed limit from 40mph to 30mph, the road will become safer for local pets and for wildlife. Several foxes have been run over here.

The group thanked Andrew Plumridge for finally pushing the council to install the crossing after the London Road Active Travel scheme was dropped. Local councillor George Potter (Lib Dem, Burpham and Guildford East) was also thanked for bringing the project to fruition.

The chair of Burpham Community Association, Sue Hackman, said: “This crossing, along with proposed speed reductions on London Road, will make Burpham a safer place to live.”

The Rev’d James Hanson, vicar of the local church, prayed for God’s blessing on all who used the crossing, adding: “It is so good we can make these improvements for a tight-knit community by working positively together in an increasingly challenging world.”