NEWQUAY’S MP has called for pedestrian crossings to be installed in Nansledan during a debate in parliament.

MP Noah Law stated the A3059 has been built with “little” consideration for the flow of traffic coming into the town’s urban expansion.

He has spoken out following campaigners calling for three traffic light-controlled pedestrian crossings to be put in place following the opening of the route due to safety concerns.

Residents argue the pedestrian crossings are needed as the A3059 is reportedly becoming more dangerous since the road fully opened due to traffic getting heavier.

Mr Law was speaking during a debate brought forward by Bishop Auckland MP Sam Rushworth who is calling for parish and town councils to be given powers to set speed limits on roads within their areas.

Mr Law said: “As a proud Cornish MP, I am as strong an advocate as anyone for the role of parish and town councils. They have their eyes and ears on the ground, and understand where there is the most serious need for crossings, as my honourable friend eloquently describes in his constituency.

“Does he agree that there is huge need for a crossing in Nansledan in my constituency, where the new Newquay strategic road has been built with little consideration for the flow of traffic coming into the village?”

Mr Rushworth said: “I do not know if he needs a crossing in his constituency because I am not local to that area. But I will tell honourable members who does know: his parish council and the people who live there. If that is what they are asking for, they should be listened to.”

Cornwall Council and The Duchy of Cornwall have stated they will continue to monitor traffic levels and pedestrian safety and will consider additional measures where needed.