RESIDENTS and traders turned out in force yesterday (Thursday) to cast an eye over much-debated plans for Windermere town centre amid fears the layouts are being "railroaded" through, reports Andrew Daniels.
Dozens of people began adding their names to a new petition declaring "we don't want traffic lights" as the future of the town's road system sparked heated debate at the town's Marchesi Centre.
A prominent junction has become the focus of attention as the latest plans for the £2 million Cumbria County Council-led town centre enhancement went on public display.
As already reported in the Gazette, engineers have proposed a controversial traffic light junction where Elleray Road meets the A591, making it a one-way street.
Instead, residents and traders are clamouring for a roundabout where the A591 meets Victoria Street - a move engineers say is impossible.
The plans will remain on display in the library for two weeks and a revised plan should be ready in early July, which will take into account some of the ideas raised during the consultation.
For story in full see June 15 Westmorland Gazette.
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