A trial scheme to improve safety for children travelling to and from school will be introduced at the Minster Primary School from September.
The School Streets scheme will be introduced for a trial period of six to 18 months.
It will temporarily restrict through traffic on roads outside schools at the start and end of the school day, aiming to reduce congestion, improve safety and encourage walking, wheeling and cycling.
Wiltshire Council is introducing the scheme following a public consultation and engagement with residents, schools, businesses and the wider community.
The restrictions would only apply for short periods at the start and end of the school day during term time and would be enforced using automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras, with exemptions for emergency services, people living within the restrictions and people with defined needs.
At the end of the trial period a decision will be made about whether the scheme will be made permanent.
Cabinet Member for Highways Cllr Martin Smith said, “School Streets are about creating safer, calmer environments for children and families at the busiest times of the school day.
“We had nearly 600 responses to our consultation, and we have listened carefully to the feedback, which has been invaluable in shaping where and how we move forward.
“This pilot approach allows us to test what works best while continuing to listen to local communities and make changes where appropriate.”
Pictured: The Minster CofE Primary School (Credit Google Maps)
