Parking restrictions proposed in Northumberland village as safety measure

New parking restrictions are being proposed in a Northumberland village.

A public consultation had been launched on proposed double yellow lines on a section of Church Road in Wylam.

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Church Road in Wylam.

“This is to ensure that the bend in the road opposite The Orchard is kept clear of parked cars so that oncoming traffic is not forced into the opposing lane at point where forward visibility is restricted,” states the notice from Northumberland County Council.

Views can be sent via email to [email protected] or online at http://trafficconsult.northumberland.gov.uk until May 29.

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