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Castle Douglas town centre pedestrianisation ruled out - but one-way system could be introduced

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Pedestrianising Castle Douglas town centre has been ruled out. But there is the possibility a one-way system could be introduced.

The council is currently working on a £50,000 project to improve the roundabout between Ernespie Road, Queen Street, Cotton Street and Oakwell Road.

The project aims to make it easier for people to walk or cycle and also aims to look at adjoining roads. But banning cars from areas of the town is not on the agenda.

In an email to ward councillors, principal technician Peter McCormick revealed: “I can also confirm that the consultants brief will highlight that any pedestrianisation has already been ruled out in Castle Douglas by previous studies as we recognise that Castle Douglas is a rural market town that can only be accessed by many by private car at present. “Public transport options to other major settlements are also currently limited but should be encouraged and helped to grow.

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