School road safety measures outside a Gwynedd school set to be implemented in next few weeks
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Work worth almost £100,000 to improve road safety outside a Gwynedd school will be implemented within the coming weeks.
Gwynedd Council was recently successful in applying for Welsh Government Active Travel cash, which will include £92,000 being spent on the Blaenau Ffestiniog to Tanygrisiau scheme.
The project includes improvements to pedestrian access and road safety outside Ysgol Tanygrisiau primary school, and a disabled access ramp from the main road to the school.
According to community leaders, the nature of the narrow road running past has led to long-standing concerns for when pupils step out onto the highway when leaving school.
“The problem is that the school is situated on a single lane road,” said local councillor, Annwen Daniels.
“In addition, cars park outside the school, despite the double yellow lines, when picking up pupils, which adds to the concern we have for the safety of children at the entrance at the end of the school day.”
But Gwynedd Council has confirmed that measures to alleviate the issue are in the pipeline, with work set to start within weeks.
A spokesman said: “A number of improvements to the routes to the school will be implemented in the coming weeks.
“In addition, a grant application has been submitted to carry out improvements to the main entrance of the school in the near future.”
Welcoming the announcement, the school’s headteacher said he was “delighted”.
Gerallt Jones added: “We are grateful to our local councillor and Gwynedd Council for acting on our behalf, and we look forward to seeing the work completed on site.
“I would also like to urge people again to avoid parking on the double yellow lines outside the school and to use the nearby car park when picking up pupils.
“We are grateful to everyone for working with us to ensure that the safety of the children remains paramount for the whole school community.”
Cllr Daniels said: “Now that money has now been allocated to Gwynedd Council to create a new entrance to the school, the school could then close the old access entrance to improve the safety of pupils leaving the site.
“It is very good news for the village and brings peace of mind to school staff, governors and parents.
“As the local county councillor and chair of governors at the school, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Gwynedd Council officers for their assistance in securing this important investment.”
By Gareth Williams – Local Democracy Reporter
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