Drivers face 18-month obstructions along busy roads as new red routes get introduced

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Drivers face 18-month obstructions along busy roads as new red routes get introduced.

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Drivers have been warned of major road restrictions in place for more than a year after a local council unveiled plans to create safer streets.Newcastle City Council is set to introduce new red route restrictions on major bus routes in the city centre as part of an 18-month trial.The plans were aimed at tackling dangerous and obstructive parking, which the council warned is causing delays for buses and creating risks for pedestrians.

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Restrictions will cover two main routes and are expected to come into force in the coming months, the council detailed.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The first red route will be on Blackett Street, running from the Monument towards Pilgrim Street, which has been identified as a particular problem due to parked cars and other vehicles blocking the view of pedestrians trying to cross the street.Newcastle City Council said they can also make it harder for bus drivers to see clearly while travelling through the area.A second red route will cover a longer...

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