Coombe Lane West Zebra Crossing
The proposed Coombe Lane West zebra crossing has been scrapped due to safety concerns, with an alternative location now under consideration.
Kingston Council's Place Committee voted in September 2026 to scrap a proposed zebra crossing on Coombe Lane West, upholding objections to the traffic management order. This decision followed significant safety concerns raised by the Metropolitan Police and local residents, particularly regarding vehicle manoeuvres into driveways within zigzag markings.
The crossing, which had been approved in June 2026, faced updated advice from the police highlighting potential intervisibility issues. An alternative crossing option at No. 75 Coombe Lane West has been proposed, though no further details on its consideration are currently available.
Key facts
- The proposed Coombe Lane West zebra crossing was scrapped in September 2026. Source
- Kingston Council's Place Committee voted to uphold objections to the crossing. Source
- Safety concerns were raised by the Metropolitan Police and local residents. Source
- The crossing had been approved in June 2026. Source
- An alternative crossing option at No. 75 Coombe Lane West has been proposed. Source
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