CAMPAIGNERS have started a petition calling for the county council to build a pavement on a busy road in Cam.
A significant stretch of Upthorpe, in Cam, does not have a pavement and residents say it is treacherous for pedestrians.
They now want to raise awareness about how dangerous it is.
Julia Newman, who started the petition, said walking along Upthorpe “can be treacherous, particularly with a pushchair or young children”.
The road, which is well used by pedestrians, is fairly narrow and is on a hill, and there is limited visibility in places.
“Traffic does tend to speed along the road, despite signs,” said Julia.
Cam Hopton School is at the bottom of the road and Julia added that many parents who would prefer to walk to school with their children, drive there because the road is so dangerous.
She said: “The school is at the bottom of the road and many parents drive their children to school, instead of walking down the road, which adds to congestion along Hopton Road.”
“Despite the addition of one new street lamp, it is still a very dark road at night, adding to the risk.
"Without a pavement, there is significant risk of a pedestrian becoming seriously injured by a passing car.”
Gloucestershire County Council has been approached for a comment.
The petition currently has 61 signatures.
To sign visit: bit.ly/3qXNToc
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