St Joseph's School - Proposed Trial road closures during school opening and closing times

Overview

The London Borough of camden is proposing to create a safer and more pleasant environment outside St Joseph’s Primary School at the start and end of the school day. This is following the council receiving complaints regarding inconsiderate parking and safety at school opening and closing times.

To address the concerns raised; we are therefore proposing to close the road where Macklin Street meets Drury Lane through the use of signage, and reinforced by removable bollards in the centre of the road (The bollards will be put up and taken down by school staff).

• At school opening and closing times (proposed times: 8:30 – 9:15 and 3:15– 4:00pm)

For any vehicles already parked in the streets before the closure comes in place, they will be able to exit through Stukeley Road. However, those who arrive by vehicles during the closure times will not be able to enter the road and will need to park elsewhere – permit holders of CA-C controlled parking zone will be able to park on other streets within the same CPZ zone which includes many local roads.

We appreciate that this will cause inconvenience to some residents and businesses, but consider that the measures will improve safety for those walking and cycling in the area including school children by reducing traffic movement in the area surrounding the school.