ROADS outside Southampton schools will be closed on Monday.

These roads will be closed to motor vehicles with the aim of making the approach to school safer.

There will also be the chance for children to enjoy the vehicle-free zone and make it a safe space for them to play.

The interactive roadworks map on the council’s website shows that roads near Fairisle Junior School, Sholing Infant and Junior Schools and St Mary’s C of E Primary School will all close.

Sholing Infant School deputy headteacher, Trevor Steward, said on the school’s website: “Heath Road will be temporarily closed 7.45am – 9.15am and 2.30pm – 4.45pm to motor vehicles in order to make the approach to school safer, healthier and less congested for everyone.

“The event will involve a stewarded road closure outside the school, giving children the chance to enjoy the temporarily safe space and for parents and residents to meet and find out more about the benefits of limiting traffic during the morning and afternoon school run.

“Our afternoon session will be a play street and we encourage families, residents and staff to come join in the fun whilst the road is closed.”

In a letter to all staff, a teacher for St Mary’s C of E Primary School confirmed that Golden Grove will be closed after 8.15am.

The letter also confirmed that from 3.30pm to 4.30pm the whole road will be closed down so that the community can enjoy playing in the space.

This will feature drawings with chalk, skipping, scooter areas and the bike doctors will be attending to check bikes.

Peter Howard, headteacher at Fairisle Junior School, said: “Being in a cul-de-sac brings with it a number of challenges for our children and families, as well as our neighbours, and we always ask that members of the Fairisle Schools leave their cars away from our site, park and stride or simply walk, scoot or cycle to and from school.

“It is wonderful to see the children playing and having fun with their families on the street.

“As a school, we are committed to encouraging active travel in order to reduce pollution and congestion, and make Fairisle Road a safer place.”

The council refused to make release more information until Monday.