TWO additional pedestrian crossings will be installed on a road in Poole where a seven-year-old boy died after residents made calls for improved safety.

The first zebra crossing on Canford Heath's Sherborn Crescent was put in place last year, north of the junction of Chalbury Close.

Now, following a bid by ward councillor Sandra Moore, two more zebra crossings are set to be installed along the mile-long road.

One will be positioned between the junctions of Yeatminster Road and Herstone Close, and the other between the junctions of Totmel Road and Uplyme Close.

Residents have been campaigning for safety improvements on Sherborn Crescent since Toby William Jefferson-Peters died following a collision with a car in October 2016.

After a petition was signed by over 3,000 people, Borough of Poole’s Transport Advisory Group (TAG) agreed to consider making an area around Ad Astra Infant School a 20mph zone, and to review the 30mph speed limit on the remainder of Sherborn Crescent and Canford Heath Road.

Cllr Moore said she had submitted a bid for Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding from the council to invest in a new 20mph school zone around Ad Astra.

"Because of the little boy's tragic death, everyone is concerned about safety on the road.

"A 20mph limit would be implemented purely using signage, but an awful lot of people would see it and take more caution on the road."

She said she hoped the new zebra crossings would be installed in August.

"I think these will help alleviate residents' concerns. I asked for another two to be put in using the CIL bid after the first went in last year.

"A crossing near the junction of Herstone Close will be the perfect place as it is the start of the school zone. Each end of Sherborn Crescent needs something to help youngsters to cross the road. These crossings are long overdue."

Residents in the area told the Daily Echo they welcomed the new zebra crossings.

One mum said: "Cars do go fast on this road, so while I'd prefer a crossing closer to the school, having one near is better than none." Another resident said the crossings would "definitely improve safety on the road".