DESPITE calls to scrap the new one-way system on Trinity Street, just three weeks into its six month trial, the Vale council has said the controversial change will remain in place until September.

With drivers being regularly spotted driving the wrong way, people from nearby streets saying that navigating the system is like trying to solve a puzzle and claims that it is causing congestion elsewhere - the system seems to be falling flat in the eyes of many.

The Vale council have said that despite the negative feedback the system will remain in place, but new road signs will be put up in an attempt to ease some of the problems.

The traffic system - one way south to north to the junction with Jenner Road and then one way in the other direction towards the junction with Broad Street - was implemented at the start of this month and is due to continue for six months.

The Vale council are inviting feedback during the trial, at the end of which a decision will be made regarding its future.

The Barry & District News previously reported that dozens of cars were spotted driving the wrong way through Trinity Street during the school run last Monday morning and residents have reported many more instances of this, as well as other problems.

Sue Cribbs of Wenvoe Terrace said: "Last week I was driving home with my two children and was going to turn right from Montgomery Road into Trinity Street.

"Thank God I was cautious. A car came up Trinity hill the wrong way closely followed by a motorbike.

"I had to brake really hard to miss them both. They both seemed oblivious to the fact that they were in the wrong. A few more temporary signs would help."

Other readers commented via the Barry & District News website, with many calling for a simple one-way system from Jenner Road to Broad Street.

Aly Hemlock commented: "No need for six months trial. After a fortnight we know it's not working. The whole Idea is ludicrous.

"Do it one way completely or don't."

Kevin Brown said: "If you're travelling east on Jenner Road you cannot turn right anywhere. Trying to get back into Dudley place is like solving a Rubiks cube."

Kayleigh Alexandra said: "It's caused a lot of congestion else where, making Trinity Hill one way."

A spokesman for the Vale of Glamorgan council said that it was "always expected that people would need some time to get used to the new system" and explained that they had worked closely with South Wales Police "to ensure that either council or police officers were present on Trinity Street when traffic volumes increased with the start of the summer school term"

The Vale council's Operational Manager for Highways Michael Clogg said: "No decision on the long term implementation of the scheme will be made until the end of the trial.

"However, based on the initial feedback that we have received, some changes will be made to the new road signs and markings to help further educate road users and ensure that the trial continues safely.

“During the trial both traffic levels and the feedback of local residents and road users are being closely monitored. We would urge anyone with a view on the new system to have their say by responding to the consultation."

Comments and feedback on the scheme can be sent to the Vale of Glamorgan Council, Civic Offices, Holton Road, Barry CF63 4RU by calling C1V on 01446 700111or by emailing visible@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

All correspondence should be marked "Trinity Street" with a full name and postal address included.

The feedback period closes on September 30.