We have had reports again about congestion at the Arnison Centre getting worse.

To update, for many months now we have been liaising with the site owners and businesses, and can confirm that proposals to improve access are being drawn up.

This would potentially see an additional exit lane provided. We are regularly asking for updates. Years ago we said that if the site was expanded, there would be gridlock and we have been proven right. The council should not have allowed the expansion of the site without addressing the onsite congestion, however we are hopeful that working with the owners and council we can get a long term solution.

In the meantime, McDonalds have confirmed they will have staff outside to move people on during busy times and the site owners have asked for additional security staff to assist during December too.

We have asked NWL if site staff can use their car parks again this year, and are also working to get signs up at the Leisure Centre so that people know it can be used as an overflow when the centre is not operating.

We have also asked the Council’s transport teams to add their pressure on and bus companies are also raising concerns.