12:00pm Friday 5th February 2010
WORK aimed at improving the safety of Wareham’s pedestrian level crossing begins next week.
Identified as one of the country’s most dangerous crossings, the lack of gates means people regularly run the gauntlet and ignore warning lights.
Footage below of people taking risks to cross at Wareham
Temporary electronic gates and fencing are to be installed as a stopgap measure until a permanent resolution for the problem is agreed.
Work will begin on Monday and continue for six to eight weeks.
The council said they hoped to repair and reopen the station footbridge, which was recently closed due to frost damage.
Discussions continue into a long-term solution to the crossing problem.
Options include a safe cycleway and footway alongside the A351 Wareham bypass and a new footbridge.
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