St Helier One-Way Road Trial Concludes

A six-month experimental period, during which a segment of road in St Helier was converted into a one-way traffic system, has concluded. Throughout the initiative, drivers were prevented from entering St John’s Road from Cheapside, an action undertaken to enhance safety for both local residents and pedestrians. The Minister for Infrastructure ultimately approved the trial in May, after earlier versions of the proposal had been set aside. The government stated its intention to evaluate the trial’s effectiveness and consider making the alteration permanent if it proved successful. At the commencement of the six-month period, the government had expressed its hope that the changes would “enhance local amenity, encourage people to use more sustainable transport and make the road safer for pedestrians”. While vehicular access in a northbound direction was restricted, the road remained accessible for pedestrians, buses, and residents. A decision from the government regarding the permanent implementation of the scheme, which ended on November 29, has not yet been announced.