The Ministry of Transport has announced the installation of a new light-controlled pedestrian crossing on Queensway Road, strategically located between Edinburgh Estate and Midtown. 

A statement from the Government follows below:

The crossing has been placed at a point where pedestrians have frequently been observed crossing throughout the day, identified as the natural“desired line of travel" between the Europort area and the City Centre, and vice versa. 

This installation forms part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to improve road safety and promote sustainable mobility across Gibraltar. 

The location of the crossing has been selected on a temporary basis until the completion of the ex Rooke development, which will facilitate the creation of a more centralised and permanent pedestrian crossing between the southern crossing by King’s Bastion and the northern crossing at Midtown Coach Park. The proposed crossing adjacent to Midtown (by Xanit) has already been approved at full planning stage. 

In the interim, pedestrian safety barriers have been installed to guide and encourage pedestrians to make use of the new crossing, ensuring a safer and more efficient flow of both pedestrian and vehicular traffic. 

Following this recent pedestrian crossing installation,the next phase will be to intelligently link this to work in coordination with the existing southern and northern crossings with the aim to minimise congestion and reduce tailbacks along Queensway, especially during peak hours. This further improvement will be done imminently. 

This initiative follows stakeholder and public feedback and aligns with the objectives set outin both the Active Travel Strategy and the Sustainable Traffic, Transport and Parking Plan (STTPP), reaffirming the Government’s commitment to creating a safer, more pedestrian-friendly Gibraltar. This project also supports the Government’s wider vision of promoting healthier, more active lifestylesby makingwalking safer and more accessible,while improving urban mobility for residents and visitors alike. 

Motorists are advised to remain alert to the presence of the new crossing and to observe all traffic signals and pedestrian right-of-way. 

Minister for Transport, the Hon. John Cortes said, "This new crossing is an important step in improving pedestrian safety and easing traffic flow along one of Gibraltar’s busiest roads.We know how importantthis route is for both residents and visitors, which is why we’ve taken action to make Queensway safer and easier to navigate. This new crossing responds directly to community feedback and has been designed to work intelligently with surrounding signals to keep traffic moving. We remain committed to implementing practical solutions that enhance mobility while keeping our community safe."