Temporary measures introduced to maintain social distancing

A number of temporary measures that give pedestrians and cyclists the space they need to maintain social distancing and travel safely will be introduced in Herefordshire from today.

Herefordshire Council says the measures will allow more space to walk and cycle in busy areas. 

The temporary measures are being funded by government Emergency Active Travel Funding, which has allocated £20,000 to Herefordshire to promote walking and cycling for short and local journeys.

The temporary measures being introduced to provide more space for pedestrians and cyclists are:

Hereford

• Cycle lanes on Newmarket St, Blueschool St, Commercial Rd, Ledbury Rd (uphill
• Extended timed closure in High Town and Widemarsh St – 10.30am – 5.30pm
• Closure of Old Wye Bridge except cycles and buses northbound
• Closure of Aubrey St at junction with King Street
• Parking suspension on Broad Street (west Green Dragon side), King St (south Spread Eagle side) and Bridge St (east Left Bank side)
• Shared use footway on Station Approach
• Extended 20mph zone (see map for exact area)

Bromyard

• Footway widening on High Street and New Road
• Suspension of some parking bays
• 20mph zone town-wide (see map for exact area)

Ledbury

• One way on Woodleigh Road except cycles
• 20mph zone town-wide (see map for exact area)

Leominster

• Timed closure (except cycles) on High St, Victoria St, Corn St and Corn Square 10am-1pm Mon – Sat
• 20mph zone town-wide (see map for exact area)

Kington

• Moderated traffic speed on High St
• 20mph zone town-wide (see map for exact area)

Ross on Wye

• Moderated traffic speed through the town centre
• 20mph zone town-wide (see map for exact area)