Lane near school used as rat-run could be blocked off after speeding cars flip over

Lane near school used as rat-run could be blocked off after speeding cars flip over View 3 Images

A rat-run lane near a primary school which is often used as a cut-through could soon be blocked off. Due to several 'incidents of vehicles overturning', Bristol City Council is planning to close Rosemary Lane on the border between Easton and Eastville to cars.

The southern end of Rosemary Lane would be closed, known as a “point closure”, turning the road into a cul-de-sac. However the plans have been delayed yet again, eight years after they were first mooted, although some progress could soon be made early next year.

An update on the plans for Rosemary Lane was given to councillors on the transport policy committee. Local councillors supported the project but Labour raised concerns