Halifax Drive Closure: Safer Streets Ahead

0:00It's April 3rd, I'm Cory with the story, and this is Lester News today, local news powered by AI. Lester drivers heads up on Halifax Drive up North. It's been partially shut down for seven weeks now to build a raised zebra crossing aimed at, keeping school kids safer. This spots a popular shortcut from the outer ring road to Beaumont-Lays Lane, dodging the jammed A6 Abby Lane but a barricade halfway between. Barwood Road and Kinley Road has blocked that stretch completely. Local primaries like Woolsey House and Woodstock are just a quarter mile away, so the council is pushing this as part of bigger neighborhood upgrades. For walkers, bikers, and cyclists, promising to cut traffic hassle as much as possible. They're also resurfacing part of Kinley Road during the works, with everything wrapping up by Monday, May 18th at the latest. Meanwhile, keep an eye on other council moves kicking off this month. A two-can crossing on Ale Stone Road near Aldi, starting April 7th for six.

1:00Weeks with lights causing backups, plus a zebra on two to row from April 6th, hitting full closure over May 16th and 17th weekend. Stay for street to head folks, just plan those detours.