Spital Cross Roads has become more dangerous over recent years as the volume of traffic continues to grow. Residents have been writing to the Council asking for action for at least 18 years. There is a crash at this junction nearly every week and a near miss on an almost daily basis. Two years ago a 12 year boy was seriously injured, his injuries left him with life changing consequences. Residents conducted their own traffic survey under the supervision of an experienced police traffic officer. We compiled a report detailing the average of 2200 vehicles between 8-9 am 53 of which were buses. And what did the Council do? They commissioned consultants to do another report which took months and then another long period ‘to think about’ the findings. We understand that some action may be included in the programme for 2023-27. However 2027 is too late, people are being injured now, does it take another fatality before they act. Super crossings are being implemented in Birkenhead as part of the Regeneration plans but our children take their lives in their hands every day just to go to school.

We call on Wirral Council to to make this junction safe this year.