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New bollards installed in Ipswich town centre to prevent vehicles entering pedestrian zones
Overview
Ipswich Borough Council is installing bollards in pedestrianised areas of the town centre to stop drivers from ignoring restrictions and creating safety hazards. The bollards will be locked in place between 10:30 and 16:30 starting Monday 12 October, covering streets including Carr Street, Tower Street, Westgate Street, and the junction of Princes Street and King Street. Deliveries and emergency access will still be maintained during permitted times, and ANPR cameras on Upper Brook Street will assist with enforcement.
Key points
- New bollards are being installed in Ipswich town centre to keep pedestrian areas free of vehicles.
- The bollards will be locked in place daily between 10:30 and 16:30 starting from Monday 12 October.
- Affected locations include Carr Street, Tower Street, the western section of Westgate Street, Queen Street, and the junction of Princes Street and King Street.
- The council took action because some drivers were ignoring existing restrictions and creating safety hazards.
- Deliveries for businesses during permitted times and emergency access will continue to be maintained.
- ANPR cameras installed on Upper Brook Street will help enforce the vehicle restrictions.