Concrete road barrier to protect East Yorkshire school pupils
The council said it is currently investigating a more permanent solution to this traffic issue and will continue to monitor this site.More 20 mph speed signs will also be erected along the road.Councillor Paul West, cabinet member for environment and transport, said: "We have listened to the school and local residents about the heavy construction traffic driving along this road and, although these measures will slightly inconvenience drivers, we need to give greater protection to the school, which is our priority."We want to thank local residents and parents for their understanding while this barrier and restrictions are in place, and we are appealing to drivers to please drive carefully along Northfield Road."Last month the council installed concrete barriers further along Northfield Road and Cemetery Lane.Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
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