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New proposals could see multiple traffic waiting restrictions brought into an area of Bolton. The restrictions could happen in Astley Bridge, where double yellows could be introduced in more than a dozen locations. A proposed temporary traffic order submitted by the council outlines plans to bring in no waiting "at any time" restrictions, as well as rules which only restrict waiting at certain times of the day.
The council is inviting residents to have their say on the proposals. Proposals for there to be no waiting "at any time" could be brought in at the junction of Templecombe Drive and Belmont Road, as well as further down the former road. They could be rolled out on Belmont Road between its junctions with Shoreswood and Wilkinson Road, as well as at the beginnings of the latter two roads.
No waiting at any time restrictions could also be brought in at the junctions of Blackburn Road and Stonyhurst Avenue and Thorncliffe Road. Some of the proposals for Ashworth Lane (Image: Bolton Council) Also proposed for Blackburn Road are no waiting restrictions between 7.30am and 9.
30am on Saturdays and between 4pm and 6.30pm from Mondays to Fridays on both sides from the northern end of Holden Mill to its junction with Westminster Road. No waiting at any time lines are proposed for Ashworth Lane, at its junctions with Cotford Road, Whitegate Drive and on Hugh Lupus Street.
No waiting on Ashworth Lane between Whitegate Drive and Ornatus Street is also proposed between 7.30am and 6.30pm on Saturdays.
Read more: Residential roads to be made one-way on grounds of safety and high levels of traffic Read more: Proposals to block off road and lower the speed limit welcomed Ward councillor Hilary Fairclough said: "Residents have asked us for these and the area forum budget pays for them to be done. "This has been a long time coming. "Unfortunately the consultation for traffic orders costs quite a lot more than the actual lines.
An area of Blackburn Road which may see lines (Image: Google Maps) "We tend to get a few together, then it is more bang for your buck. People have waited patiently for them, hopefully it will be helpful. "Most people do respond to the double yellow lines, they are all there for safety reasons.
" For more information, see the council's website: https://www.bolton.gov.
uk/roads-pavements/road-closures-restrictions/2 She added: "Unfortunately for people in some areas, parking is at a premium. "But sometimes they don't realise how difficult it is for somebody to pull out of a road or get in sometimes. "Quite a lot are where schools are, often there are young people around at different times of the day.
"We are really pleased with it and hopefully our residents will be pleased." Cllr John Walsh, also of Astley Bridge, added: "We tried to bring them all together. These are all junctions with particular problems and road safety comes first.
" Any objections or representations should state the grounds they are made on and be sent either by email to [email protected] or in writing to Highways and Engineering Division, 3rd Floor, Paderborn House, Civic Centre, Bolton BL1 1UA no later than April 16.
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