Pan Lane in Newport has re-opened to traffic in one direction today (Wednesday) after being closed at the start of lockdown in March.
A 20mph speed restriction and a 6′-6” width restriction have been introduced on Pan Lane, in a northerly direction, from Godric Road to a point 120 metres south of its junction with Home Mead.
The restriction is being introduced on the grounds of road safety to avoid the likelihood of danger to the public.
Cars can only travel in a northerly direction from ASDA to Prices Garage, as previously introduced nearly 2 years ago.
The news means motorists will still not be able to avoid Coppins Bridge and St George’s Roundabout (Matalan roundabout) by diverting through Pan Estate and down to Godric Road. However, the option still remains to exit at the top of Staplers Road and divert down through Bluebell Meadows to Godric Road.
A 6ft 6in width restriction will mean larger vehicles will still be unable to use this section of road. Instead, they will have to enter Pan Estate by going around Coppins Bridge and up Furlongs, or by entering Furlongs off Staplers Road.
Island Roads installed water-filled barriers in October 2018 following concerns regarding pedestrian safety with the number of people using this route since ASDA opened in August 2017.
Due to the coronavirus lockdown, and social distancing, Pan Lane was closed in both directions in March 2020.
Island Roads released the temporary traffic regulations order (TTRO) Tuesday afternoon – stating the order is to come in force from 00:00 this morning. However, motorists have told Island Echo that this has in fact been open since August Bank Holiday weekend.
If you have any queries regarding the above please contact Island Roads on 01983 822440.
Copies of all traffic orders may be viewed on the public notices website isleofwight.roadworks.org.
* Please note that the closure period of the order stated above is for legal reasons. In most scenarios, works are normally completed much sooner than the 5 or 21-day order. However, if the works do overrun, a new, updated order will be issued and published on Island Echo.
Planned works
For all the latest public notices, which includes planned road closures, traffic & travel information, head over to our dedicated Traffic & Travel page.
The Temporary Traffic Regulations Order (TTRO) page is updated weekly with the latest temporary traffic orders from Island Roads on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council.
Speed humps for the entire way is the only method of slowing traffic by these type, and then not for all the chawed and razzed cars to end up burnt out on St Georges down by charity kept youth.