Tatnam Road in Poole has now reopened following a decision by BCP Council Cabinet last month.
The trial road closure scheme was introduced to support a low traffic neighbourhood by discouraging through-traffic, creating additional space where people can cycle and walk safely and formed part of the Council’s initial transport response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Public consultation, which took place throughout the trial, revealed that the majority of respondents wanted the temporary road closure to open.
At a meeting on December 15, Cabinet made the decision to withdraw the trial.
Some local residents have been vocal about wanting to keep the road closed, saying it kept the area safer and encouraged more pupils to cycle to school.
A BCP Council Spokesperson said: “Following a comprehensive review of the feedback from residents through a robust democratic process, a decision was made by Cabinet to reopen Tatnam Road to traffic and remove the current Experimental Traffic Regulation Order.
“The consultation carried out and letters received through this process showed significant support for the reopening of the road and whilst the decision was a balanced one the Cabinet was of the view that the benefits of reopening the road outweighed the negatives, and that the decision should be made to reopen the road.”