Councillors in Lincolnshire have reached a consensus on a set of vehicle waiting restrictions to enhance safety and increase ease of access in pivotal places across the county. The recommended restrictions, which impact Boston, Bourne, Horncastle, and Lincoln, aim at alleviating traffic congestion around educational institutions, enabling streamlined deliveries, and guaranteeing fluid rubbish collections.
In context of Boston, it’s planned that Peck Avenue, positioned outside Staniland Academy, will witness restrictions from 08:00 to 16:30 throughout the weekdays, with a round-the-clock no-waiting regulation mooted at its intersection with Revesby Avenue. This resolution follows safety apprehensions voiced by the Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership regarding limited visibility owing to parked vehicles. A pedestrian crossing zone was earlier annulled in response to these apprehensions.
Coming to Bourne, a 24-hour restriction on waiting is being considered for Burghley Street with the objective to resolve problems related to on-street parking hampering business consignments. Similarly, in Horncastle, the possibility of imposing school-hours restrictions on Bowl Alley Lane, close to St Lawrence School, and a constant restriction at its union point with Park Road are under review.
Proposed modifications are also anticipated in Lincoln. It is suggested to implement round-the-clock no-waiting rules for Maple Street, Beech Street, and Elder Street in response to complaints lodged by the City of Lincoln Council pertaining to difficulties encountered by rubbish collection trucks negotiating the area. Also, a ban on Farrington Crescent is being advised to additionally better road safety and improve access.
This article was adapted by The Lincoln Post from original reporting by the BBC.
