Warning: If there is a pedestrian, cycle (Toucan) or equestrian crossing within the limits of the advance signing, you must consult your supervisor, manager or other competent person. Only the highway authority can authorise a crossing to be taken out of service.
If a pedestrian, cycle (Toucan) or equestrian crossing has to be suspended owing to works (see figure below, Works obstructing a signal controlled pedestrian crossing), you must:
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ensure the suspension has been authorised by the highway authority;
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agree with the highway authority what, if any, alternative arrangements will be provided for users of the crossing prior to suspension;
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ensure ‘Crossing not in use’ signs have been erected;
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ensure Zebra crossing globes, signal heads and push button units (including any tactile rotating cones under the push button units for visually impaired people) are covered;
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disable any audible warnings for visually impaired people;
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erect barriers across the accesses to the crossing; and
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close both crossings if the works spread into one or both sides of a crossing that has a central refuge.
Notes
- For numbers and minimum size of cones, and dimensions D, T, L and S, see table in the Setting out site section of this Code.
- An information board (omitted here for clarity) must be displayed.
- See the Traffic control section of this Code for guidance on unobstructed width past the works.
