Two new pedestrian crossings have been proposed for Elgin in a bid to increase road safety as part of a £200,000 project.
The announcement follows calls from parents to investigate improvements to the A96 Aberdeen to Inverness road in the town.
However, one mum believes they do not go far enough in making walks to school safer.
Transport Scotland wants to install a crossing on West Road near Dr Gray’s Hospital and another at South College Street, where a lollipop crossing already operates.
The plans will go on display at a public exhibition in the town later this month.
But last night, Dawn Smith, whose two children, Kyle and Carmen, attend East End Primary School, claimed the proposals will “do nothing” to help her.
She said: “For those that live in the Lesmurdie area, it’s going to be 100 times safer.
“It’s not really going to help us that are travelling down to East End and St Sylvester’s from Linkwood though.
“For those of us that live on the east side of the town, it’s not going to make a lot of difference. My son has almost been hit twice at the Pinefield junction.”
Yesterday, Mrs Smith repeated her calls for extra measures to be investigated for the A96 near the Burger King and Pansport Place junctions.
Sarah Candy walks her daughter Sophie to school every day, next to the A96, and has argued for railings to be installed to make her feel safer.
Roads bosses believe the Dr Gray’s crossing will improve safety at the hospital and for pupils making their way to secondary school.
Andy Thompson, Bear Scotland’s north-east representative, said: “We’re pleased to announce the £200,000 crossings for the A96 in Elgin, which will be a huge improvement to pedestrian safety in the town.
“We are looking forward to welcoming the public to the information exhibition in Elgin this month and answering any queries they may have.”
The exhibition will be in Elgin Town Hall on Wednesday, September 13 from 11am to 7pm.
