Residents living near the Victoria Embankment in Nottingham have welcomed plans to open up Victoria Embankment for cyclists and pedestrians.
On the Victoria Embankment, one plan proposed is to close a stretch of the road to through traffic.
The exact location is yet to be confirmed by the city council, but is understood to be from Wilford Grove - which runs through the middle of the Meadows Recreation Ground.
With the Embankment proving a popular and busy spot during lockdown, the idea is to give pedestrians and cyclists more space.
Residents in the area have said the embankment is used too often as a through road for drivers hoping to avoid busier parts of the city and welcomed the idea.
Access would still be available for cars driving to the paddling pool and bike track.
A council report on the Victoria Embankment states: “ This road along the River Trent is open to traffic but it is classified as park rather than an adopted highway.
“This road will be closed to through traffic freeing up the space for commuting by bike as well as providing a valuable area for exercise, particularly allowing children to cycle on the road.
“There is an agreed procedure to this as the area is often used for events."
Tom Selston, 35, of The Meadows, said: "It's often busy with cars along here. It's a peaceful walking area next to the Trent, so I'd welcome any plan for less cars here.
"As long as residents still maintained access, that's vital.
"It's a busy area since Covid with people enjoying the open space. So I would think any plan to improve that experience should be looked at."
Marie Black, 50, of The Meadows, added: "It's a lovely place to live so close to. So we should look after it with as little car input as possible. People definitely cut through and clog it up.
"There are a lot of cyclists around at the minute getting exercise so it might be good to be able to separate them from pedestrians so they're not in each other's space."
Sarah Tremlett, 44, of The Meadows, added: "It's seems a sensible idea to be honest. As long as it didn't cause loads of disruption elsewhere. It might be good to trial it and see how it goes.
"It's one of the most popular places for people to visit in Nottingham looking for green space."
Further details are expected in the coming weeks about exactly how the scheme would work, when they will be introduced.
