A traffic order has prevented cars and other motorised vehicles from using the narrowest part of Goldwire Lane in Monmouth to access Drybridge Street. The access-only restriction has been in place since October 2024 and only allows pedestrians and those using bicycles and mobility scooters to pass through the part of Goldwire Lane from Abbeyfield to the Green Dragon pub. Martin Newell, whose Town ward includes Goldwire Lane, presented the petition to Monmouthshire County Council’s place scrutiny committee, though he has previously criticised the restriction and called for the route to be reopened. It’s simply Goldwire Lane is in my ward and I wish to present it on behalf of people who have an opposing view of other petitions.” The petition in favour of keeping the restriction stated those who signed weren’t aware of the council run consultation.