Elderly woman hurt after tripping over 'weird' kerb at Woodlands junction, LTA explains what it's for
What is its purpose?
An elderly woman was injured after tripping over a "weird" kerb at a Woodlands junction on Sept 5.
It was the woman's daughter, Stomper Jay, who called out the "weird kerb design" at two corners of the junction.
"I would like to bring attention to a potential design flaw regarding the kerb at the traffic junction near Block 335 Woodlands Street 32," said the Stomper.
"Recently, my mother tripped and fell over this kerb and she mentioned that others had similar accidents.
"This raises concerns about whether the design of the kerb is suitable for safe pedestrian use, particularly for elderly individuals. I believe this matter should be looked into to ensure it does not pose an ongoing risk."
The Stomper's mum had several abrasions from the fall, causing her pain in her arms and legs.
What is the "weird" kerb for?
In response to a Stomp query, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said: "The black and white raised kerb at the junction of Woodgrove Drive/Woodlands Street 32 and Avenue 1 is intended to deter motorists from turning too close to the footpath where pedestrians are standing at the pedestrian waiting area."
It added: "LTA will continue to review our road designs with safety as our top priority, and will assess if further enhancements are required at this site."
