An underpass that runs under Watford ring could shut permanently and be replaced with a pedestrian crossing.

The subway that connects Queens Road and atria Watford shopping centre has been described as “unwelcoming” for pedestrians while cycling is banned.

After a previous consultation found the ring road to be a “barrier” to accessing the town centre from Queens Road, Watford Borough Council is now seeking more feedback on a proposal which it believes will encourage people to visit the area.

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Watford Observer: Looking towards the Queens Road underpass in the direction of atria Watford shopping centre. Image: Google Street ViewLooking towards the Queens Road underpass in the direction of atria Watford shopping centre. Image: Google Street View (Image: Google Street View)

The idea put forward is to install a signalled crossing on the ring road that would allow people to cross safely.

It could result in the existing underpass shutting – replicating what has happened at the junction with Clarendon Road – or it could be an additional crossing point. The council says no final decisions have been made.

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Another new crossing is proposed on the ring road by the junction with Upton Road.

The council is also considering turning the ring road into a two-way road and banning traffic on the flyover. This forms part of its Transforming Travel document.

Feedback to the pedestrian crossing proposals can be found at https://watfordtowncentre.commonplace.is/.

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