Council considering one-way system to improve traffic safety in Wooler
A one-way traffic system is under consideration in a north Northumberland town.
A public consultation has been launched on the proposal for part of Burnhouse Road and Ryecroft Way in Wooler.
The consultation notice states: “The county council is considering implementing a one-way traffic system on part of Burnhouse Road and Ryecroft way in Wooler.
“This is to reduce conflict between opposing traffic on narrow sections of road, and to ease traffic flow in the area.
"Traffic will travel in a clockwise direction around the church
"On Burnhouse Road, traffic will travel westbound only between Padgepool Place and the junction with the existing one way section past the car park/cemetery.
“Northbound traffic from High Street will use Burnhouse Road then turn right and travel east past the former school site to access Ryecroft Way.
“Eastbound traffic on Burnhouse Road will travel past the car park and onto Ryecroft Way to access the High Street. Traffic exiting Padgepool Place will still be able to turn right.”
Comments can be made via email to [email protected] or online at http://trafficconsult.northumberland.gov.uk by December 4.