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11th November:
Update

BORRAGE Lane will remain open to through traffic, if Ripon City Council gets its way.
The controversial proposal was moved unanimously by the council’s planning panel on Monday, October 27 and has been forwarded to the county council, which has the final say on highway issues.
But while politicians say the move would benefit local drivers without affecting residents, those living on the road have called the idea “dangerous” and “unnecessary”.
Borrage Lane was opened to traffic on a temporary basis in May, while a new relief road was constructed linking Coltsgate Hill and North Street to Blossomgate and the west of Market Place development.
While Colin Jackson, head of highways at the county council, said his organisation was committed to re-closing the route as originally agreed, he stressed that the city council could get its wish by tabling a new proposal.
City Coun Peter Horton said keeping the road open would be of no detiment to residents.
"We have had no complaints about through traffic since the roads were opened," he added.
Vivien Schornagel, who lives at High Cleugh, said the move was dangerous because the road is too narrow, the one-way system is poorly observed and motorists frequently drive at up to 50mph.
For the full story, see this week's Ripon Gazette.

Updated: 19th November
THE new city centre link road between North Street and Blossomgate will be opened to traffic on Saturday (November 22), it has just been confirmed.

At the same time, all the traffic management and traffic diversions that were set up while the construction works took place will be removed and the road network will revert to the original arrangement.
It is anticipated that there may be some delays to traffic while the changes are put in place but every effort will be made to ensure they are kept to a minimum, says North Yorkshire County Council.
Following the opening of the new access road, traffic flows around Ripon will be assessed over a couple of months to see how the new arrangements are working. The council will then consider if further changes should be made in consultation with the public.
Anyone who wishes to express a view on the subject should contact Colin Jackson, Area Manager, email area6.starbeck@northyorks.gov.uk
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The new access road provides a direct link from Blossomgate to Coltsgate Hill and North Street.

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