A pedestrian zone is to be created near the «old» railway station in Mykolaiv due to heavy traffic

A trolleybus near Pryvokzalna Square in Mykolaiv. Photo: transphoto.org

A new traffic scheme is to be developed in the area of the «old» railway station in Mykolaiv. It is proposed to create a pedestrian zone on the carriageway section of Pryvokzalna Square. Trolleybuses will be able to turn around unhindered and approach the stop on Arkasivska Street.

The executive committee approved this decision on 13 May, according to NikVesti.

Deputy Mayor Yurii Andriienko explained to members of the executive committee that the number of large vehicles at the old railway station, specifically trolleybuses, has increased, so changes to the traffic flow are needed.

«We propose developing a traffic management plan to ensure the unimpeded passage of this transport at the roundabout, coordinating it with the patrol police and implementing it for the safety of residents and passenger transport,» said the deputy mayor.

The draft decision of the executive committee also noted that there is unauthorised trading on the carriageway in the area of Pryvokzalna Square. This is another reason for the changes to traffic management.

Therefore, the executive committee has approved the introduction of a pedestrian zone on the section of the carriageway on Pryvokzalna Square within the trolleybus turning circle. Barriers are to be installed there.

The traffic management plan must be commissioned by the municipal specialised installation and maintenance company and agreed with the patrol police. The company must also upgrade the overhead contact line network in accordance with the new traffic scheme.

The Zavodskyi District Administration has been tasked with addressing street trading on Pryvokzalna Square.

As a reminder, bus route №49 will also be launched from Shyroka Balka to the «Mykolaiv-Vantazhnyi» station from 18 May.