New trial for Traffic Regulation Order set for Yeovil town centre roads

As a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, we have agreed with Somerset County Council to create a new trial for parking arrangements in Middle Street, Union Street and Peter Street in Yeovil.

 

What changes will there be?

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• As a result of feedback, the temporary flower troughs will be moved from the North side of Middle Street (M&S side) to the South side (WH Smiths side). This bay is longer so will mean additional designated blue badge bays becoming available in the area.

• The designated blue badge holder bays created in Union Street will be retained for this trial period and an additional on street space created in Peter Street.

• A weight limit of 7.5 tonnes is being applied to Middle Street and Union Street to support these changes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When do changes commence from?

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The changes officially come into force from 22nd February, but we have already now moved the troughs to prepare for the changes.

 

How long will it last?

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This new trial will last six months and feedback can be sent via www.yeovilrefresh.co.uk/contact-us. The new trial period will give users of the town centre a further opportunity to share their views to help inform the next steps for this area.

 

Any other updates?

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Oh yes – we are also exploring an expansion of designated blue badge bays in our Peter Street car park which will be the subject of a future report to our District Executive. This proposal will seek to maintain a balance of bays for the short term visitors to the town.