Trial road closure at Penarth primary school aims to address congestion issues

By Ellyn Wright

30th Sep 2021 | Local News

Dryden Road will be temporarily closed tomorrow for two hours, as part of a trial aimed at addressing congestion and poor air quality.

Between 2.30pm and 4.30pm, a temporary road access restriction will be introduced to limit non-essential traffic from entering Dryden Road.

The School Street Trial is part of the Fairfield Primary Community Street Design Project, aiming to combat congestion, parking and poor air quality issues on Dryden Road around school pick-up and drop-off times.

The closure will be managed using barriers on the road and trained stewards in high-visibility vests.

"The School Street Trials will allow the whole community to experience a safe space outside the school without congestion and its associated problems as well as encouraging children, parents and carers to travel to school more actively," said a spokesperson for Sustrans, a charity focussed on making it easier for people to walk and cycle."

"We are very keen to learn about people's views and experiences with the street closure.

"A main concern people have expressed was that closing off Dryden Road for the school pick up and drop off would lead to more traffic in the surrounding streets.

"Should you have any queries or observations during the event please do get in touch and let us know about your experiences."

This event will be supported by the Vale of Glamorgan Play Team, Play Wales, Vale of Glamorgan Council and Sustrans Cymru.

There will be a range of informal street play activities, event stands and a free Dr Bike service for everyone who want their bike to get checked for free. All children, parents, carers and residents are welcome.

     

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