“This trial by Traffic & Highway Services (THS) has created a more pedestrian friendly environment which enhances the area. It has introduced more shared space and allows businesses in the area to use the space more creatively and offers expanded al fresco opportunities.
“The trial started on 5 May 2019 and, following consideration of feedback and opportunities that restricted vehicle access could bring the area, the trial will become permanent from 28 April 2020.
“This means that unless a valid Prohibited Street permit has been issued and is displayed in a vehicle, access will be restricted to between 5am and 10am for un/loading purposes only.”
Pictured: The North Plantation could be resurfaced, but THS want to see what the future holds for the current Guernsey Information Centre building before making a final decision. (File image)
A prohibited street trial for a section of Rue à L’Or will also be made permanent later this month.
After a positive trial period, a scheme only allowing access to the section of Rue à L’Or between Le Vauquiedor and Richmond Avenue to pedestrians, cyclists, and for motorists to access properties will be made permanent.
The experiment aimed to reduce the number of vehicles using this narrow and winding section of the road in order to improve the safety and environment for cyclists and walkers.
In particular, complaints had been received by Traffic and Highway Services of large vehicles and cars entering the lane at speed from Le Vauquiedor as a shortcut to Kings Road.
The permanent prohibited status of the road will come into force on 28 April 2020.
A spokesman added: “There is evidence that some drivers are still either unaware of the prohibition or are ignoring it and therefore Traffic and Highway Services will be considering whether further measures, such as additional/altered signage and road markings, are required to provide greater clarity.”
Pictured: The North Plantation since it was pedestrianised.