Cars risk being banned from major UK city centre under new plans looking for 'permanent solution'
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Drivers have been warned that cars could be banned from major parts of Belfast city centre under plans being drawn up by Northern Ireland's Infrastructure Minister.
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The proposals come after more than 1.6 million people visited Belfast during the eight-day Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann music festival, when several streets were closed to traffic.Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins is now preparing to launch a public consultation on expanding pedestrianisation across the city centre.The plan could mirror London's plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street, which has been backed by Mayor Sadiq Khan.
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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say In London, Sir Khan confirmed in March that the section of Oxford Street between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street is expected to become traffic-free by the end of summer.
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The scheme will close the road to private motor vehicles, buses, taxis and private hire vehicles, while emergency services will retain access.
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