Traffic restrictions designed to protect schoolchildren – including double yellow lines and speed humps – will be introduced in Tameside despite objections from neighbours. A proposed £100k traffic calming scheme in Droylsden, initially put forward in 2020 but held up due to the Covid-19 pandemic and changes to the plans, has been approved by the planning committee.
There had been 23 objections to the plans, mostly surrounding the proposed waiting restrictions which people said would displace traffic and cause more parking problems for residents. The scheme will see a new ‘flat top humped’ puffin crossing built on Lumb Lane to facilitate the pupils of the Laurus Ryecroft High School leaving and entering the establishment.
Further road humps would also be built along Lumb Lane, as well as a 20mph speed limit which would be introduced on part of the road, the whole of Brookside Avenue, Brooklands Drive, Woodleigh Drive, Cryer Street, Wayne Close, Hyde Street and Andrew Street.
