Calls have been made for road safety improvements near a Lichfield pub.
The Bowling Green sits on a busy roundabout junction with drinkers who aren’t driving having to cross two lanes of traffic to get to the pub.
And now Lichfield’s MP has written to Staffordshire County Council after almost being run over himself.
“I went there by foot,” said Michael Fabricant. “And it required a quick sprint across busy roads, including the A51, to avoid being mown down by traffic.
“Most visitors drive there and use the car park, but as the Government is keen to avoid drinking and driving, it really does make sense for a pedestrian crossing to be provided to the pub and to the adjacent bowling green.
“I have written to Staffordshire County Council requesting that they consider installing a pedestrian crossing and I am sure that Ember Inns who run The Bowling Green might consider making a contribution towards the costs.
“One of these days, there is going to be a nasty accident with someone being mown down – as I almost was.”
Mr Fabricant’s was visiting the pub for the launch of the Lichfield Lions charity and afterwards was invited to pull a pint.
