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Monday, 20 July 2020 07:31

A number of temporary measures that give pedestrians and cyclists the space they need to maintain social distancing and travel safely will be introduced in Herefordshire from today.

Herefordshire Council says the measures will allow more space to walk and cycle in busy areas.

The temporary measures are being funded by government Emergency Active Travel Funding, which has allocated £20,000 to Herefordshire to promote walking and cycling for short and local journeys.

The temporary measures being introduced to provide more space for pedestrians and cyclists are:

Hereford

Cycle lanes on Newmarket St, Blueschool St, Commercial Rd, Ledbury Rd (uphill
Extended timed closure in High Town and Widemarsh St – 10.30am – 5.30pm
Closure of Old Wye Bridge except cycles and buses northbound
Closure of Aubrey St at junction with King Street
Parking suspension on Broad Street (west Green Dragon side), King St (south Spread Eagle side) and Bridge St (east Left Bank side)
Shared use footway on Station Approach
Extended 20mph zone (see map for exact area)

Bromyard

Footway widening on High Street and New Road
Suspension of some parking bays
20mph zone town-wide (see map for exact area)

Ledbury

One way on Woodleigh Road except cycles
20mph zone town-wide (see map for exact area)

Leominster

Timed closure (except cycles) on High St, Victoria St, Corn St and Corn Square 10am-1pm Mon – Sat
20mph zone town-wide (see map for exact area)

Kington

Moderated traffic speed on High St
20mph zone town-wide (see map for exact area)

Ross on Wye

Moderated traffic speed through the town centre
20mph zone town-wide (see map for exact area)

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