Big steps to pedestrianise town

Friday 09 October 2015

Roads in St Helier could close to give shoppers more priority in the centre of town.

Politicians are looking into temporarily closing off Broad Street and Conway Street over the next few months to see what impact it would have on traffic.

It’s part of a big review into managing traffic in the whole of town and comes about following feedback from Islanders on the regeneration of St Helier and the success of the Fête de St Helier, when Broad Street is closed off so that thousands can enjoy the street party.

St Helier Constable Simon Crowcroft said: “I am delighted at the prospect of making some immediate changes and delivering improvements on the ground. Reclaiming streets and giving greater priority for pedestrians in the heart of the town, while retaining essential access for buses, taxis, delivery vehicles and disabled drivers, is something that is gaining more support and critical to the success of St Helier.”

And politicians are taking immediate steps to make life easier and safer for those on foot.

New pedestrian crossings are being added to Seaton Place at the junction with Sand Street, in Bath Street at the junction with West Centre and in Dumaresq Street at the junction with York Street.

The police have already introduced temporary measures to improve safety at night, closing off Mulcaster Street when it's busy to make sure people spilling out of pubs and clubs at kicking out time don't get hit by cars.