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What are the pros and cons of St Albans city road closures?
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Motorists are urged to kill their speed on the St Albans Road.
- Credit: Matt Adams
The St Albans Road safety campaign has won the support of local politicians, who are united in their demands for action.
Cllr Annie Brewster, district councillor for Wheathampstead and county councillor for Harpenden Rural, said: “It is devastating news that someone lost their life and my heart goes out to the family of the deceased and to the neighbours who witnessed the accident. There have been far too many serious and fatal accidents on this ‘B’ road that acts as a main arterial route to the north of St Albans. Each one has been caused by slightly different issues. On this occasion, early police reports cite overtaking to be the cause.
George Street is currently closed to traffic.
- Credit: Matt Adams
A campaign has been launched to prevent road closures in St Albans city centre from becoming a permanent fixture.
Market Place, High Street, George Street and part of Verulam Road were closed to traffic when the first lockdown restrictions were eased in May 2020, implemented by Herts county council to prevent crowded pavements in the vicinity.
HCC is now looking at extending the closures while sourcing feedback from the public about it becoming permanent, as well as mooting the removal of parking and loading space in Waddington Road as well.
Gazebos at the St Albans Charter Market.
- Credit: Matt Adams
Proposals to replace the stalls on St Albans Charter Market with gazebos are a
fait accomplit according to the portfolio holder responsible.
Market traders were told in March that a trial of the proposed uniformed gazebos would be taking place in June, involving around 20 stall-holders.
No decisions have yet been made on which traders or what area of the market would be used, but the Herts Ad understands the pilot will cost approximately £20,000.
But Cllr Mandy McNeil, portfolio holder for business, tourism and culture, said the extensive consultation process was over and a decision had been made.
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