COMPLAINTS about dangerous parking on Aylestone Hill in Hereford have prompted the council to introduce double yellow lines and mandatory cycle lanes.

Herefordshire Council said it has received complaints and comments over the years highlighting the problems of parking on the busy road.

Safety and congestion issues have been raised prompting the council to take action.

Parking on the eastern side to the north of the mini traffic islands and at the junction around Broadlands Lane has caused visibility difficulties for those coming onto the road.

And vehicles parking on the south eastern side of Aylestone Hill just to the north of the junction with Southbank Road forced city bound vehicles to enter the hatched area.

Spokesman for Herefordshire Council, Michelle Morgan, said: "These are the principal reasons behind the initial consideration of introducing the double yellow lines. However, we also have to consider the migration of vehicles parking in these positions to other unsuitable positions.

"Therefore, after consultation and public advertising of the proposal, the decision was taken to introduce double yellow lines and mandatory cycle lanes that effectively prevent parking on both sides of Aylestone Hill between Aylestone Park and Southbank Road."