Castle Road residents: reopening the road

Summary

• Many residents wanting Castle Road reopened feel that the closure is unnecessary (38%); this was the most common reason cited
• Others mention the increased noise and anti-social behaviour (23%) that they are experiencing as a result of the closure
• 18% each mention traffic being displaced, the road opening being better for residents and that the road is an essential route and that the closure is causing longer journey times

Base: Residents wanting the road reopened (39)

This table shows the main reasons describing why residents want the road re opened to vehicles.

Some of our residents have said:

“It worked perfectly well as a through road before … the closure is just a nuisance.”

“When closed to vehicles it’s just becoming a place for more excessive drinking, anti social behaviour and the noise that comes with it. We get woken up by anti social behaviour on average 3 times a night at weekends, more when the weather is nice.”

“Access to my property has become significantly more difficult.”