Date published: 2025-08-05 | Category: Delivering for local residents, Improving people's lives, Roads, travel and transport
A new zebra crossing in Monksdale Road, Bath has opened following the departure of a nesting pigeon.
The new crossing connects Moorfields Sandpits Park with the nearby cycle path, which is part of the Bath Two Tunnels route and National Cycle Network. The crossing has replaced an existing dropped kerb crossing point and now provides a safer and more accessible place for people walking and wheeling to cross. This scheme is part of the council’s ongoing programme of local active travel improvements.
Works to install the crossing were completed in June, however the discovery of a nesting pigeon meant Bath & North East Somerset Council could not trim a nearby tree to improve the visibility of a crossing beacon light without disturbing the bird.
The council monitored the pigeon to ensure it had left the tree before resuming works. Wild birds, their eggs and nests are protected by law.
Councillor Lucy Hodge, Cabinet Member for Sustainable Transport Delivery, said: “Schemes like this provide real benefits for the local community and help make journeys safer, particularly for children walking to nearby schools. This new crossing is part of an ambitious programme of improvement works we’re delivering across Bath & North East Somerset.”
“We actively work to protect wildlife and apologise that the crossing could not be opened as planned.”
Elsewhere the council is currently carrying out works at A4 Newbridge Road, installing a new toucan crossing alongside other pedestrian and cyclist safety improvements.
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