Word has it that the Tory IW Council is about to make a U-turn over the one-way direction of Trafalgar Road in Newport. The direction of traffic in this road was reversed to a westerly direction some two and a half years ago leading to much local and business concern, knock on congestion in other parts of the town like Whitepit Lane, a public meeting packed to the rafters in January last year, and repeated attempts to get the Council to change their mind by most Newport-based councillors. These were always met with a stony refusal from those who think they know better.......
And now, with 2 months to local election day, Tory candidates are telling local residents in election newsletters that a decision on the future direction of the road are impending. Good news if the right decision is made. But disgraceful that it takes an election for them to do what local people want
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There was an accident in Newport today in which an elderly lady was seriously injured,having been hit by a bus. She is far from being the first to fall victim to the chaotic traffic arrangements in Newport, which the closure of Trafalgar Road to two-way traffic made much worse. The entire system bears all the hallmarks of having been designed by a lunatic. I used to live in Trafalgar Road, when it was open to normal traffic flows, and if things weren't perfect then, they were at least far better. Why has it taken so long for this council to consider any changes? They know Newport people and businesses are sick of the chaos, and are facing elections.
I have stopped going to Newport over the last two years since it has become impossible to park without driving around the 'roundabout' - gyratorary system as Mr K Burton calls it - at least twice. Instead it is easier to shop in Southampton, Portsmouth or on the internet.
Agree Goff, I drove into Newport the other day and had forgotten how daft this system is. I wanted to go to Esplanade garage but was forced down the High St. It was designed by a lunatic.
Surely it was the Libs who first introduced it? Like they did the crazy red carpet.
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