As reported by News OnTheWight last week, around 30 new parking restrictions could be brought in across the West Wight in proposals from the Isle of Wight council.
Freshwater, Yarmouth, Totland, Brighstone and Shalfleet are all the latest areas on the Island to be looked at, as the local authority seeks to impose traffic restriction orders.
Along with the other consultations across the Island, the suggestions for double yellow lines, parking restrictions and no waiting areas have come from councillors, members of the public and businesses.
No parking on Military Road verges
One proposal could, if approved, introduce no parking on verges or pavements along sections of the Military Road (pictured above), around Compton Bay and near Chine Lane.
A no parking restriction could also be introduced on the footpath next to the Albion Hotel in Freshwater Bay although the current restriction, allowing cars to park in a lay-by before 10am and after 6pm between October and April will remain.
The council has said it is based on safety reasons, but said it has left the existing restriction in the public interest so people can use the spaces during the quieter times and seasons.
Colwell
Double yellow lines could also be installed around Colwell Chine Lane, near Colwell Bay, to prevent traffic jams and make it safer for pedestrians, the council has said.
Restrictions are also proposed for Hooke Hill, Middleton, Colwell Road and Queens Road.
Totland
In Totland, double yellow lines could be extended along part of The Avenue to prevent parking on both sides of the road.
There could also be new schemes added at Moons Hill and Highdown Road; Warden Road; York Lane and Lanes End.
Shalfleet and Brighstone
On the main roads in Shalfleet – around the Horse and Groom – and Newbridge near Westway, double yellow lines could be introduced in sections to increase visibility on the road and reduce blockages.
In Brighstone, double yellow lines could be introduced on one side of New Road, by Brighstone and Shorwell Methodist Church.
Yarmouth
Proposals have also been put forward for three parts of Yarmouth – Mill Road, St James’ Square and Basketts Lane — but are all correcting legal anomalies and would allow the traffic restrictions to be enforced.
Rookley
An order has also been proposed for Pritchetts Way in Rookley, to install double yellow lines so it would make it easier for large vehicles and lorries to turn and access the units in the depot.
Have your say
You can find out more about the proposals and have your say on them online.
Comments need to be made before 8th March 2024.
This article is from the BBC’s LDRS (Local Democracy Reporter Service) scheme, which News OnTheWight is taking part in. Some alterations and additions may have been made by OnTheWight. Ed
