Three busy residential roads in Stoke-on-Trent are set to be turned into one-way streets, according to plans by the City Council.

The move comes as a planning application for the Station Road bus gate, which aims to reduce traffic near the station is published.

The plans show how Harding Road, Shirley Road and The Parkway are set to be turned into one-way streets.

Residents living along the affected streets have come out in support of the move. Imran Khan, who lives on The Parkway highlighted the problems along the road, especially when there are events taking place.

The plans are part of the Station Road bus gate which aims to reduce traffic near the station (LDRS).

The engineer said: "The amount of congestion when there are events, you've got cars going both ways and they are actually damaging cars which are parked up. 

"They've got these yellow lines here and people are parking on them. I've tried to phone the council on many occasions and they don't seem to do anything."

Residents have already been informed about the scheme and posters were placed on lampposts and letters through doors. 

Kishwar Sultana was one of those who got a letter through the door. She said: "I think it's good. Sometimes cars are parked on both sides of the road and it's not easy to get out."

At the start of the year several streets along College Road including Queen Anne Street and Beresford Street had changes made to them in an attempt to ease possible congestion caused by the introduction of the College Road bus gate.

Speaking about making Harding Road, Shirley Road and The Parkway into one way streets, resident Mohammad Khan said: "They are on about putting parking permits down here, apparently. It is a good thing I think, there have been standoffs before. 

"When there are events you'll have people parking in front drives and because of the parking on both sides they can't get out. It will probably be a good thing."

Residents living along the streets generally support the plans although some want more information (LDRS).

Gill Manning who lives on Shirley Road said that more information needs to be provided as depending on what direction the one way streets are she might have to drive through Shelton to access her house.

The 62 year old said: "Generally I think it will be a good thing, there a certain days when all the roads are full of cars and people using this street as a rat run. I think there needs to be more information about it, I might have to drive around Hanley Park so I can get to my house."

Councillor Duncan Walker, Cabinet Member for Planning, Climate Change and Regeneration at Stoke-on-Trent City Council, said: "This is a critical route for the city, linking the station to the city centre and bus station. The improvements will make a big difference to commuters, visitors and students as they move around the city.

"We hope that by creating a more attractive environment and easier access that more people will be encouraged to walk, cycle and use public transport for a healthier city and to support healthier lifestyles.

"There'll be some disruption in the making. However, once completed, the enhanced local environment will benefit residents, bring a boost to local businesses, be more welcoming to students and support a thriving local economy where people want to live, study and work."

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