Vehicle access restrictions in the town centre of Spalding are due to be reinstated, inciting concerns among the local community and business proprietors. Central to these concerns is the lack of a pledged physical barrier. With the onus of enforcement to be placed on traffic wardens alone, apprehension has arisen about potential inconsistencies and difficulties surrounding the management of traffic, and assurance of pedestrian safety. The town has seen similar implementations in the past. While some inhabitants welcome the tranquillity of lesser traffic, others are anxious about the consequences for local businesses, which rely on unrestricted customer access. This decision was made by the council as part of a wider endeavour to enhance pedestrian areas and cut down on congestion. Nonetheless, the efficacy of such measures remains under question.
This article used information from reporting found at www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk, adapted by The Lincoln Post.
