HC Deb 31 July 1957 vol 574 c190W
Mrs. Jeger

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation whether, in view of frequent traffic hold-ups in Red Lion Street, Holborn, he will consider making this narrow thoroughfare a one-way street.

Mr. Watkinson

One-way working has been tried, but proved unsuitable, as there is no convenient complementary street between High Holborn and Theobalds Road. Many new buildings have been erected here on a wider building line, and the Holborn Metropolitan Borough Council propose to widen the carriageway in about six months' time.

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