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Awkward Loads Set Goods Vehicles Banned
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From Going Through a City
GDODS vehicles exceeding three tons unladen weight are now banned from using certain roads in Gloucester as through routes. The Minister of Transport has confirmed an order to this effect made by Gloucester County Borough Council. Goods vehicles affected by the order must now use the by-pass, construction of which was completed in 1959.
A survey of traffic after the completion of the by-pass showed that more longdistance traffic was passing through the congested city centre than was using the by-pass, although, say the Ministry, it is quicker to use the by-pass In view of the serious congestion in the city centre, the Council made the order and submitted it to the Minister of Transport for confirmation.
To meet the needs of long-distance drivers, arrangements have been made for a transport cafe to be provided on the by-pass adjacent to a petrol filling station.
The order is the first of its kind to be confirmed by the Minister, although it is similar to one confirmed during March, this year, prohibiting through motor traffic from using High Street and part of Lichfield Street, Burton-on-Trent, between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m.. on weekdays.