Council chiefs to consider call to ease congestion on busy Peterborough road

Council chiefs have promised to consider the introduction of restrictions to clear obstructions on a busy Peterborough road .

The pledge comes after the owner of a car dealership raised concerns over the problems caused by the number of people parking on nearby pavements.

The issue has been raised by Targa Motor Co in Padholme Road East where owners have warned about vehicles obstructing pavements and the lack of visibility for drivers and emergency vehicles.

The company is calling for highways experts to carry out a safety assessment on the road and to put in double yellow lines to prevent parking in the area.

A spokesperson for Peterborough City Council said: "Residents and businesses can request parking restrictions in areas where parking issues are occurring and our officers will consider each request in accordance with our highways policies.

"In this instance, we would advise the business to contact us at the earliest opportunity so that this request can be considered."

Oscar Exton, manager and owner, said: “We will be contacting the council about this.

““The current situation is creating multiple safety concerns for pedestrians, motorists, emergency vehicles, local businesses and members of the public.

“We believe the situation requires urgent attention before a serious accident or injury occurs.”

Mr Exton said that parking on the pavements caused difficulties for parents with pushchairs and people with disabilities using wheelchairs.

In addition, long lines of parked cars created difficulties for drivers trying to leave the premises and get on to the main road.

Padholme Road East is also frequently used by ambulances on emergency call-outs.

Mr Exton said: “With vehicles obstructing visibility, there is a genuine concern that drivers emerging from our premises or other access points may not see an approaching ambulance in sufficient time.”

In addition, Mr Exton said there were issues with a large number of vehicle deliveries nearby as well as a good number of motors that were regularly parked in the area which appeared to be untaxed and/or uninsured.