A street in Heworth that has been experiencing speeding problems may be closed to through traffic, under plans being considered by council officers.

Eastern Terrace, which runs between East Parade and Heworth Green, is a largely elderly residential area, and councillors are concerned that speeding traffic is presenting a danger to pedestrians in the area.

Ward councillor Ruth Potter said:

"After recommending a speed indicator device (SID) for monitoring speeds on Eastern Terrace and Wood Street last November, officers are now giving serious consideration to closing the road to through traffic. This is something I have been pushing for over the past 12 months. Really there is no reason for people to use this street other than for access, so I hope a closure can be agreed.

Coun. Tina Funnell commented:

"The latest report recommends residents are consulted on the option to close the road which is a positive development. Given there have been plenty of calls for this in the past, I would expect those responding will agree with the proposal.

"Calling it a rat run might be going too far but it is clear that people are using Eastern Terrace to avoid traffic signals and corresponding traffic queues, so this proposal would be one way of improving safety for local residents".

The proposal was one of a number of streets under consideration for new schemes being considered at yesterday's City Strategy Committee, with the Eastern Terrace scheme to be decided on following local consultation.