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Further restrictions set for popular Cardiff city centre cut through

Further traffic restrictions will be brought into place at Pendyris Street in Cardiff preventing traffic from turning right from Taffs Mead Embankment onto Pendyris Street (Pic: Google Maps)

NEW restrictions are set to come into force on a popular Cardiff cut through after concerns were raised about congestion on a nearby side street and drivers ignoring a one way system.

Cardiff Council decided to extend the one way system along Pendyris Street in Cardiff after monitoring the changes it made to the road in 2023.

Changes made to Pendyris Street involved making the Clare Road junction one way to eastbound traffic. However, traffic could still travel west on the road up until Mardy Street.

When the change was made, residents told the council they were worried that the restriction would cause more cars to use Mardy Road in order to get onto Clare Road.

A Cardiff Council report on proposed changes to Pendyris Street said: “Following the introduction of the one-way system, we undertook on site monitoring and also engaged with local Ward Councillors.

“From this monitoring, it was identified that the junction is operating well, however, concerns were raised over the displaced traffic on Mardy Street.

“A number drivers were recorded ignoring the restrictions at the junction and the one-way system, which is hazardous to other road users.

“On this basis, and in view of the displaced traffic issues, it has been determined that the most appropriate course of action is to stop vehicular traffic entering Pendyris Street at its junction with Taff Mead Embankment.”

The change will make the whole of Pendyris Street one way for eastbound traffic.

Smaller vehicles travelling up Taffs Mead Embankment will be allowed to turn around within the junction area at Pendyris Street, but large vehicles will need to access the Pendyris Street from Clare Road.

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Cyclists and pedestrians will still be able to use the road in either direction.

Changes to the road, which will be made under what is called an experimental traffic regulation order (ETRO), will also include a new contraflow cycle lane for cyclists travelling west bound.

ETROs are used to try out a new traffic scheme before making it permanent. A council spokesperson said ETROs have to be at least six months, but they can be in place for up to 18 months.

We asked the council when the ETRO will be introduced along Pendyris Street.

Pay and display parking will be maintained on Pendyris Street and right turns from Mardy Street will continue to be restricted.

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