Popular Clifton high street to be pedestrianised in new trial
Princess Victoria Street will shut off to motorists
A small section of popular high street in Clifton will be pedestrianised next week as part of work to deliver cleaner air and make walking and cycling easier.
Princess Victoria Street will be closed to motorists from 11am to 5pm every day, including weekends, between Waterloo Road and Regent Street.
It's after a recent survey showed local support for reducing traffic.
Planters, outdoor seating, cycle parking, and ramps for wheelchairs and pushchairs will be installed as part of the scheme.
The scheme will reduce rat-running, through traffic on the road, allow businesses to trade outdoors, improve walking and cycling journeys and provide people with more places to stop and rest.
Mayor Marvin Rees said: "We are committed to delivering more liveable neighbourhoods with less traffic congestion and pollution, so I am pleased to back the request of the Clifton councillors to trial pedestrianisation on part of Princess Victoria Street.
"It is clear the local community want to see less traffic on their roads, to breathe cleaner air, and to feel safer when travelling on foot or by bike. We must take bold action if we are to deliver on these priorities.
"This trial will form part of work to help us meet our ambitious air quality and climate commitments, alongside the Clean Air Zone and plans for a mass transit public transport system on over and underground lines."
The timed closure is being implemented on Saturday 21 August using an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order that can be in place for a maximum of 18 months.
During the first six months, people will have the chance to make comments on the proposals.
The affected area will also be closed from Monday 16 August to Friday 20 August to allow for installation of the pedestrianisation scheme.
Officers will be on the ground to arrange access for businesses for deliveries and loading.