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External environments fact sheet

5.4 Dropped kerb detail at pedestrian crossings

Dropped kerb detail for pedestrian crossings inserted into an existing footway where it is not possible to achieve recommended layout

If a dropped crossing is to be inserted within an existing footway and a ramp as shown in the 5.4 dropped kerb detail at new or totally reconstructed pedestrian crossings is not possible, a ramp with a maximum gradient of 1:12, may be used where this arrangement would leave an unramped section of at least 900mm (see also 5.6 Tactile Paving).

Diagram of design layout

Dropped kerb section to be flush with roadway and a single dropped kerb may suffice in width. H marking applied to roadway 500 to 1000mm from edge of kerb. Ramped section from dropped kerb to be maximum gradient 8 percent (1 in 12). Unramped section of footway adjacent to dropped section to be a minimum 900mm wide.

The H marking should be applied to all dropped crossings to indicate to motorists that there is a crossing present and not to park there.

If a dropped kerb is provided on one side of the road, a dropped kerb must be provided and aligned on the other side and on any intervening central refuges.

Dropped kerb detail at new or totally reconstructed pedestrian crossings, Diagram of design layout

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