Controversial work begins
Published 14 Jan 2012 09:30
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THE controversial pedestrianisation of lower Peascod Street will begin on Wednesday.
The work will last between eight and 10 weeks and the pilot scheme, which will last a year and include moving the bus stop to Charles Street, is hoped to be up and running by early Spring.
The Royal Borough believe becoming traffic-free will improve the area for businesses, residents and visitors but a host of residents, represented by Councillor Cynthia Endacott, of the West Windsor Independent Group, disagree.
Councillor Endacott, who has been seriously ill and now uses a wheelchair, said: "I am very disappointed that they are still proceeding with it against residents' wishes just for the sake of the stores at the bottom of Peascod Street. It seems to me that the views of businesses count for more than the residents."
Temporary traffic signals will be put in place from Wednesday until Friday on Charles Street, and there will be traffic management from Monday, January 23, until the work has been completed.
Residents' parking bays in Charles Street service road will be suspended from Monday, January 23, but alternative free parking will be available in Victoria Street multi-storey car park.
Councillor Phill Bicknell, cabinet member for highways, transport and environment, said: "Consultation has shown us that this part of Windsor's excellent shopping offer suffers because of the traffic, so the council has decided to introduce the pilot scheme to put pedestrianisation to the test.
"The council will be watching the pilot very closely and in a year's time we will have all the facts on which to take a firm decision."
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