City of York Council have announced plans to implement a low traffic neighbourhood scheme in the Navigation Road area.
During a public consultation earlier this year, concerns were raised about road safety and through-traffic from the city centre. As a result, a one-way section will be introduced between Rosemary Place and Rowntree Wharf. The section will run between two segregated cycle lanes, which run in both directions.
Traffic leaving the city centre must exit via Walmgate Bar rather than through the residential area, a diversion of 60 metres.
The council added there will be improved safety and visibility for pedestrians and cyclists at either end of Hungate Bridge and around Rowntree Wharf car park, with enhanced connections for the city’s north-south cycle route.
Andy D’Agorne, deputy leader and executive member for transport at City of York Council, said: “Road safety is paramount if we want to encourage more residents and commuters to get around York sustainably.
“We have heard the concerns of road users and residents in the Navigation Road area and this low traffic neighbourhood scheme will help address and alleviate some of the issues raised.
“I am pleased to see the benefits this scheme will bring to safety for pedestrians and cyclist travelling to and through the area including increased visibility at junctions, segregated lanes in both directions and the benefit of reduced through-traffic on the road. I look forward to hearing residents’ feedback throughout the trial.”
The low traffic neighbourhood trial period will last for a minimum of six months, and can continue as an experiment for up to 18 months. An evaluation of the scheme will then be brought to the council for consideration to make the scheme permanent.
Construction of the scheme is due to begin on 04 October and is expected to be completed in five days.
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