Calne High Street to reopen to one-way traffic following completion of works

The road is reopening one-way as a trial, which aims to improve traffic flow and air quality in Calne, particularly on The Square, where traffic often queues.

The project is being implemented under an experimental temporary traffic order (ETRO), allowing changes for up to 18 months while the council evaluates the impact and gathers community feedback to decide on making the scheme permanent or reverting to pedestrian-only use.

Cllr Nick Holder, Cabinet Member for Highways, stated: We are pleased to have completed the work to open High Street to one-way traffic from north to south.

Now that the road is reopening, I'd encourage residents to share their feedback on the changes through the experimental temporary traffic order process, as this will help us to refine or adapt the scheme if necessary.

Our aim for this trial, which will last for up to 18 months, is to improve the air quality in Calne and also help to relieve some of the traffic issues in the town.

We are committed to creating well-connected communities as part of our Business Plan, and we hope this trial will improve both traffic flows and air quality in Calne.

From Monday, traffic will flow south from Wood Street along High Street, turning left on to Curzon Street, while vehicles exiting High Street must turn left. Westbound traffic from Wood Street on to The Square must turn right at the mini-roundabout on Curzon Street and continue along the A4.

The council has installed a central tarmac roadway with temporary barriers for pedestrian safety, relocated disabled parking to Wood Street, and moved tree planters to other suitable areas.

To read the ETRO and comment on it, people should go to: https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/troconsultations.