Leicester's New Toucan Crossing: Safer Streets Ahead

0:00It's April 4th. This is Lester News today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story. Lester's gearing up for a new two-can crossing on Aelstone Road, right by Hampshire Road and the Aldi store. This spot lets cyclists roll alongside Walker safely, work kicks off Tuesday and wraps in six weeks, stray from city council plans. Expect some changes on the road between the Aldi entrance and Duncan Road. It'll drop to one lane with two-way traffic lights to keep things moving during construction. Then on April 12th, full closure hits, with a detour mapped out through Safron Lane, Glen Hills Way, and Letterworth Road. Local folks will feel the pinch in this busy residential stretch, but it's all aimed at safer paths near Granby Primary School and the supermarket. Shoppers and kids crossing daily get a big upgrade from the current setup. The project's bank world by government cash from the Active Travel Fund, boosting the city's web of protected routes for everyone on foot or wheels.

1:01Officials promise the cut disruptions as much as possible. Drivers, watch those signs and plan ahead, while this build paves the way for smoother, safer streets ahead.