Long Street

Press, Volume CVI, Issue 31116, 20 July 1966, Page 12

Long Street

Sir,—The powers that be are contemplating closing the entrance to Long street because it is too near the tunnel roundabout. Residents would be considerably inconvenienced and deplore this stupid suggestion, but, as always, the residents concerned are not consulted. As they use this corner frequently they would be capable of knowing whether it was dangerous. It is not an intersection; it does not cross Ferry road. If there is concern regarding the right-hand turn why not a sign “No right turn into Long street,” forcing traffic to continue round the roundabout then left into Long street? I would be interested to know if the buyers of sections for housing in Long street are aware that it is likely to be turned into a cul-de-sac or must they find out by accident, as I did?— Yours, etc., ONLY A RATEPAYER, July 13, 1966.

[The City Engineer (Mr P. G. Scoular) replies: “The City Council recently approved the closing, of this street to vehicular traffic. Pedestrians will still be able to walk directly to Ferry road. No disadvantages are seen in this proposal for, although motor access to the street will be via Bamford street and Barton street, the residents of Long street will be assured of no disturbance by through traffic from the nearby industrial zone. The street will be safer for children. The cul-desac formed by the closure will terminate in a suitable turning circle. Owners of sections on the east side of the street who are affected by the plan have co-operated with the council and have agreed to make necessary adjustments to their boundaries.”]