Queues for McDonald's block lane of traffic on Bourges Boulevard

A lane of traffic in Bourges Boulevard has been blocked off by people queuing to use the McDonald's drive-thru.
By Joel Lamy
Published 23rd May 2020, 15:00 BST
Updated 23rd May 2020, 18:22 BST
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Demand for the fast food chain remains very high on the fourth day since re-opening, with six outlets available across the city.

Police were even forced to intervene on Wednesday - the day the drive-thrus re-opened - due to the mad rush to get to the restaurant in Boongate.

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At the time, police told the Peterborough Telegraph: “Officers attended the McDonald’s in Padholme Road East to assist with the flow of traffic in the area. The road was not closed and officers assisted while McDonald’s staff reassessed their drive-thru policy to deal with demand.”

Traffic queuing to use the McDonald's drive-thru at Bourges BoulevardTraffic queuing to use the McDonald's drive-thru at Bourges Boulevard
Traffic queuing to use the McDonald's drive-thru at Bourges Boulevard

McDonald's is trialling the re-opening of its drive-thrus after closing due to the coronavirus pandemic.

It said it may be forced to close some of the outlets if it felt people were being put at risk.

The Peterborough Telegraph has contacted Cambridgeshire police to ask if it has been called to assist with traffic flow.

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