• Business
  • Community
  • Crime
  • Education
  • Health
  • Politics
  • What’s On
  • Traffic & Travel
  • Weather
Bath Echo
  • Tuesday 28th November 2023
  • Subscribe
  • Opinion
  • Reviews
  • Letters
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Latest Issue
  • Jobs
Bath Echo

Bath, GB

  • Business
  • Community
  • Crime
  • Education
  • Health
  • Politics
  • What’s On
  • Traffic & Travel
  • Weather
Home
News Headlines
Travel News

Bath’s Stall Street To Become ‘Virtually Traffic Free’

Tuesday 27th January 2015 Bath Echo News Team Travel News

Share
Tweet
WhatsApp
Pin
Share

A project to improve the centre of Bath is to start on Monday 2nd February when B&NES Council begins work to make Stall Street virtually traffic free during shopping hours.

Artist’s impression of the street | © B&NES Council

The Council wishes to create a safer and more attractive experience for residents, visitors and businesses here by improving the quality of the street.

A new traffic restriction will come into force between 10am and 6pm which will see all but essential vehicles banned from the area.

Existing street clutter will be reduced and improvements made including a new level surface throughout, paved with natural stone materials in keeping with Bath’s historical surroundings.

Cllr Caroline Roberts (Lib-Dem, Newbridge), Cabinet Member for Transport, said: “The Council first consulted on proposals to cut vehicle traffic in the City Centre in 2009.

“Since then, we have spoken to many businesses, residents and other stakeholders and refined our plans accordingly.

“We think the final result is a very balanced approach to revitalising the city centre to a standard that reflects its status as an international visitor destination and World Heritage Site, and reducing the amount of vehicles in the historic core.”

The paving improvements in Lower Borough Walls and Stall Street will be built in phases throughout the duration of the work, which is anticipated to last 8 months.  

To facilitate the first phase of the works, a temporary road closure from 10am to 6pm each day will be implemented at the entrance to Lower Borough Walls.

A diversion route will be in place via a two-way system on Hot Bath Street, controlled by traffic signals.

Share
Tweet
WhatsApp
Pin
Share
Next article Bath Abbey's Footprint Project Takes A Step Forward
Previous article Police Start Search For Missing Plymouth Teenager

Related Stories

Two women killed in collision involving lorry on M4 near Bath
Friday 20th October 2023

Two women killed in collision involving lorry on M4 near Bath

Months of overnight repairs planned for Claverton Street railway bridge
Friday 29th April 2022

Months of overnight repairs planned for Claverton Street railway bridge

Drivers urged to avoid A36 as overnight closures to begin for essential work
Monday 18th October 2021

Drivers urged to avoid A36 as overnight closures to begin for essential work

...
Followers
Follow
...
Followers
Follow
...
Followers
Follow

Top Stories

Council tax bills to double on second homes if latest plans approved

Council tax bills to double on second homes if latest plans approved

Tuesday 28th November 2023
Bath’s Metro Bank collecting donations for city’s homeless charity

Bath’s Metro Bank collecting donations for city’s homeless charity

Tuesday 28th November 2023
Young volunteers recognised for helping to clean up the River Avon

Young volunteers recognised for helping to clean up the River Avon

Tuesday 28th November 2023
Locals invited to find out more about £250k gas improvement works

Locals invited to find out more about £250k gas improvement works

Tuesday 28th November 2023
Two men jailed after causing fatal collision on A367 near Bath

Two men jailed after causing fatal collision on A367 near Bath

Monday 27th November 2023
  • Business
  • Community
  • Crime
  • Education
  • Health
  • Politics
  • What’s On
  • Traffic & Travel
  • Weather
  • Back to top
Created by Media Bath - Regulated by IMPRESS

About the Bath Echo | Your City, Your News

We're your local independent newspaper covering news and events across beautiful Bath and the close surrounding villages. We're here to help keep Bathonians in the know about what's going on in their city.

Useful Info

  • House Rules
  • Cookie Policy
  • Contact Us
  • About Us
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Complaints Policy
  • Social Media Policy
© Bath Echo 2023. All rights reserved.
Produced by Media Bath Limited