New AI crossing to be installed on Oteley Road, Shrewsbury

A new Toucan crossing – including a central island – is to be installed on Oteley Road in Shrewsbury after the police raised concerns about the safety of people leaving football matches at the Croud Meadow.

The work will be funded using CIL-S106 developer contributions from the new housing estates on Oteley Road.

Work is set to be carried out from 28 October to 22 November 2024 under two-way temporary traffic lights. Work is being carried out at this time as Shrewsbury Town have no planned home matches.

The crossing – to be located between the railway bridge and the football stadium/Lidl entrance – will be the first in Shropshire to use AI detection. This means that AI detectors detect cyclists and pedestrians approaching from 20-30 metres away and enable the lights on the crossing to change more quickly.

The location can be seen on the below map – or go to what3words and search for system.snaps.charge.

Toucan crossings allow both cyclists and pedestrians to cross and show a green cycle symbol and a green man.

The location of the new crossing. Image: GOOGLE