Grafton Road Timed Closure

We are aware that some drivers find the existing closure confusing, and
they do not understand the signs used. The current signage (shown in
Diagram 1) is in the Highway Code and meets the Department for Transport
legislation. However, some people do still drive through the closure when
the restrictions are in place. To improve compliance, the Council would like
to consult on the following options, but have included an option to leave the
current arrangement as they are:

1. Retain the existing timed closure with a revised layout and new Variable Signs (electronic signs displaying information like those used on motorways), reverting to northbound vehicles giving priority to southbound vehicles when the timed closure is not in force. The width restriction would remain.

2. Install a full timed closure for motor vehicles between Barrington Close and Kiln Place (except emergency vehicles and pedal cycles).

3. Re-open Grafton Road to two-way traffic, retaining the current layout and width restriction.

4. Do nothing - retain existing timed closure and layout.

Options 1, 2 and 4 would be installed with new, improved advance warning signs.