Teesside Park's new safety measures praised as 'much better' by some shoppers

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The recent safety changes, at Teesside Park upset a shopper who felt they were ruining the shopping experience claiming that "everyone is getting worked up." However some readers of Teesside Live hold a viewpoint on the matter.

The retail park has decided to block crossing points between the car park and the shops using planters as they assess safety measures for the upcoming busy season at the site. A representative from Teesside Park mentioned that they are closing marked crossing points and enhancing safety at key spots, with Belisha Beacons and new road markings.

An unidentified shopper expressed their frustration by mentioning that dealing with the traffic system at Teesside Park is already challenging enough without the added inconvenience of having to navigate in the rain to find an open entrance, to the desired shop when parked nearby.

"They are ruining an enjoyable experience bit, by bit – first by removing the canopy leaving you exposed to the rain and now by obstructing the footpath entrances with planters! It's no surprise that more and more people are opting for shopping."

Some people don't think the changes are negative all as evidenced by the responses in our comment section. Mindy21 commented saying "Visited yesterday. Found it to be an improvement! Cars no longer halt frequently to allow pedestrians to cross except, at designated spots; hence parking is definitely more convenient."

Snackajack also believes that it's an option, for drivers. "I understand the frustration; however it's more annoying when individuals suddenly cross from those access points in front of your vehicle. You're left with no choice but to halt and allow them to pass. If someone were to get hit and injured one day the blame would fall on the driver!"

"Callthisanewspaper mentions that there are pathways and crossings provided in the entire parking area; it's not a fault of Teesside Park if people choose not to utilize them due to laziness. It is disappointing that the stores, at this location do not offer a drive in option."

Commonsense believes there was room for improvement by suggesting that a zebra crossing should be installed near Boots as it is one of the frequented stores in the area—a simple and obvious solution, in this case!

The grater of cheese mentioned "The problematic designated point, for crossing is located near M&S store." It's surprising that there haven't been any accidents yet considering how some drivers are making the mistake of entering and exiting in the direction.

Some individuals might face challenges with the layout changes. Wisteria expressed concerns about congestion near the entrances of Boots and PC World. She mentioned that the situation could worsen in December. Being disabled herself and finding it difficult to walk distances after parking her car due to limited crossing points near Boots previously was a major issue, for her.

What are your thoughts on the safety measures, at Teesside Park? Feel free to share your opinions by commenting and joining the discussion.