AQW 19957/17-22 Written question to the Minister for Infrastructure
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether there are plans to rescind the pedestrianisation of Hill Street and Gordon Street in Belfast city centre.
Asked by Andrew Muir MLA on 4 June 2021
- Answered
- Written
- Priority
- Tabled
- 4 June 2021
- Answer due by
- 9 June 2021
- Answered
- 9 June 20215 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for Infrastructure
- Priority question
- Yes
Answer
As part of measures to aid social distancing during the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, Hill Street and Gordon Street were temporarily closed to motor traffic on 17 May 2020.
My officials have been working with the local business community and the Cathedral Quarter BID since then, to amend changes to the road layout to ensure appropriate access is permitted.
I met with stakeholders on 16 March 2021 to take on board any concerns and my officials are currently working on a proposal to consult with residents and business owners in the area to reach an agreed way forward.