A traffic barrier has been installed at one of the entrances to Ballakermeen High School to stop users using the school as a cut-through.

It’s hoped that it will make the Douglas school safer for students. The barrier has been placed at the Westminster Drive entrance to control access at key times of the day.

A school spokesman said: ’The barrier will prevent motorists from using the school as a cut-through to St Catherine’s Drive, with the safety risks and extra pollution that brings.

’Daytime visitors to the school must press a buzzer on the barrier and speak to the school office to be admitted.’

School buses and emergency vehicles can access the school as normal.

The barrier is in position in ’free-flow mode’ and will be fully operational from Monday, September 25.

The spokesman added: ’The school facilities are used extensively by the local community in the evenings and, on those occasions, the barrier will not be in operation.

’During school holidays, the barrier will not be employed during the daytime, meaning car access is possible, but will be down at night.’