The closures aim to reduce pollution and create a safe environment for children to get to school
Three Leicestershire schools will take part in a scheme that will see surrounding roads closed at drop-off and pick-up times.The scheme, led by Leicestershire County Council, seeks to limit traffic outside schools.The trial will involve Belvoirdale Community Primary School in Coalville, Saint Luke's Primary School in Thurnby, and the Latimer Primary School in Anstey.Latimer Street, in Anstey, will be closed from 08:00 to 09:15 BST and again at 14:15 to 15:45.
Main Street in Thurnby, where St Luke's Primary School is located, will be closed between junctions with Grange Lane and Hollies Way between 08:00 and 09:15 and again at 14:30 to 16:00. Scotlands Road, leading to Belvoirdale Primary School, will also be closed between 08:00 and 09:15 and 14:15 and 15:45.
Councillor Ozzy O'Shea, cabinet member for highways and transport, said: "I'm glad this trial will investigate this potential solution further and look forward to seeing its results." The county council has said residents who live in the affected streets will still have access but will need to apply for a free permit.Follow BBC East Midlands on
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