Concrete road barrier to protect school pupils

A temporary concrete barrier is being installed outside a Driffield primary school in an attempt to improve road safety.

The structure will be placed outside the Driffield Northfield Infant School on Friday.

The barrier will slightly narrow the road and although two-way traffic will continue, "it is hoped this will cause vehicles to slow their speed," East Riding of Yorkshire Council said.

Vehicles will also be temporarily prohibited from parking along this length of Northfield Road outside the school to prevent further traffic problems, the council added.

The council said it is currently investigating a more permanent solution to this traffic issue and will continue to monitor this site.

More 20 mph speed signs will also be erected along the road.

Councillor Paul West, cabinet member for environment and transport, said: "We have listened to the school and local residents about the heavy construction traffic driving along this road and, although these measures will slightly inconvenience drivers, we need to give greater protection to the school, which is our priority.

"We want to thank local residents and parents for their understanding while this barrier and restrictions are in place, and we are appealing to drivers to please drive carefully along Northfield Road."

Last month the council installed concrete barriers further along Northfield Road and Cemetery Lane.

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