“NUISANCE” parking on a city road has led to a green-fingered solution to make the area safer.
County and city councillors have worked together to arrange the installation of two new planters at the junction of Lansdowne Road and Chestnut Walk.
This is after claims that cars parking on the island reduced visibility for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists, raising safety concerns.
County councillor Matthew Jenkins said: “Not only do the planters solve the problem of irresponsible parking, they also look much nicer than the bare triangle of concrete.
“I requested that the island be resurfaced before the planters were installed, as years of being driven over had caused some damage, and I’m very pleased to have worked with the city council on getting them filled with some attractive plants.
“This should also make the junction safer for all users.”
The island separates traffic going up the hill from vehicles heading in the direction of
Upper Tything.
The project has been dubbed one of the first of its kind for the city.
“The highways department has told us that this is the first project of its kind in the city and it’s a really nice solution to the problem,” said Councillor Karen Lewing.
Councillor Hannah Cooper added: “Karen and I were very pleased to be able to help out with Matthew’s plan.
“We’re keen to increase the amount of greenery wherever we can in our area, as it looks lovely and it’s good for biodiversity.”
The three councillors said they had been approached by residents who had initially raised concerns about cars being parked on the land junction.
The junction sits opposite the Chesnut Tree Inn.