Yellow line chaos fears
RESIDENTS BELIEVE EXTENDED RESTRICTIONS COULD BLOCK OFF ACCESS TO HOMES
PLANS to extend double yellow lines on a Bulwell street over safety fears could cause more problems for residents, it has been claimed.
Nottingham City Council wants to extend the restrictions on Rock Street to improve safety.
A letter sent to residents on the street says it will “remind motorists not to park close to junctions or in a hazardous manner”.
But Darren Wombwell, who lives on the street, says the lines will be in place around 80 metres from the junction with Hoewood Road, which is too far, and will cause parking problems for residents.
“There are already double yellow lines at the junction which is completely fine,” the 37-year-old sales manager said.
“They are extending them even further down the road which I don’t think they need to do.
“I’ve lived in the street for the last 20 years and I’ve never seen a crash that has anything to do with the junction that far down the road.
“The problem it will cause is that we’ll have nowhere to park. The lines cover about an extra five homes on either side so that is an extra 10 homes that will have nowhere to park their cars.
“It will mean people will have to start finding other places to park, and some people might end up parking in front of driveways. That will cause even more trouble.”
Nottingham City Council is aware of problems in the area.
Councillor Dave Liversidge, portfolio holder for transport at the council, said: “This proposal is in response to a number of reports of inconsiderate parking in the area, leading to reduced visibility and concerns over access.
“It’s part of a citywide project to address issues on narrow roads like this where emergency service vehicles and the council’s bin lorries can struggle to get through.
“We are proposing extending the double yellow lines in Rock Street at the junctions with Ravensworth Road and Hoewood Road, and are currently consulting on this with adjacent properties.
“Letters were sent to all adjacent properties at the beginning of June, with comments requested by Friday (July 6).
“After this date, the proposals will be advertised to the wider public, in order to allow anyone to comment. We would encourage anyone with concerns to let us know.”