A SUMMER holiday ban on the use of vehicles along Conwy Quay amidst "significant numbers of visitors” has been extended for another month.
Conwy County Borough Council, which had implemented the traffic-free zone at the quay from the end of July to late September, said the measure will now remain in place until after the October half-term holiday.
The measure was originally brought in during the school summer holidays, however the council said it decided to enforce the extension after it received “positive feedback” from residents.
Conwy Quay is one of the busiest areas in the town, as the location of the Smallest House in Great Britain and near the 13th century Conwy Castle.
Parking spaces on Castle Street have also been closed as part of the plan, which aims to free up pedestrian space and make the area safer for visitors. It is also designed to enable shoppers to queue outside nearby premises, the council said.
Motorists continue to be advised to use pay and display parking at Vicarage Gardens and Market Place.
“We had positive feedback from residents and visitors about the traffic free zone at Conwy Quay over the summer,” a council spokesperson said. “So we’ve decided to extend this until the end of October, after the half term holiday.” ref pioneer