A Vale of Glamorgan Council scheme for a one-way traffic system and extra on street car parking for Penarth town centre is set to start.
Due for completion before the end of March, the scheme involves creating a one-way system between Windsor Road and Plassey Street, with Arcot Street one-way northbound and Glebe Street one-way southbound. More regulated parking bays will be provided, with those in streets nearest the town centre being subject to limited waiting of one hour and other nearby streets to a two-hour limit.
The scheme will also include a lane specifically for cyclists to travel in both directions along Arcot Street, and pedestrian safety on Windsor Road will be improved by replacing the two zebra crossings with Puffin crossings. The crossing near the junction of Hickman Road and Arcot Street will be relocated close to Glebe Street which will also be the location for a seating area and planting tub.
A plan showing the proposals is on display in the council’s Renewal Area Offices at 88 Glebe Street. The office is open to the public 10am-1pm (Monday to Thursday) and 10am-noon on Fridays.
Vale Council cabinet member for visible and building services Cllr Geoff Cox, said: “I feel sure the traffic management measures and on street car parking will, without doubt, assist residents, traders and visitors.
“I am pleased that this scheme, which when completed will have been designed, project managed and constructed by my officers in Visible Services, has eventually come to fruition. I apologise for any delays and inconvenience which may occur during the construction phase of the project but I can assure the public that these will be kept to the absolute minimum.”
