Kelvin resident Jeff King long suspected community support for a two-way Chandos Street ran deeper than first appeared.
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His beliefs are now being confirmed as silent backers join the celebration about the pending changed traffic conditions in Gunnedah.
“It’s surprising how many people how many people, who were silent because of their position in the community, are now saying it’s fantastic news,” Mr King said.
It follows council’s December meeting which resolved to reverse a 2014 modification restricting part of Chandos Street to one-way traffic.
It is understood street access will be made two-way early this year in a design similar to before.
“My understanding is it will be a refit of what it was like,” he said.
The modifications will cost council $72,000.
Mr King said the cost was “insignificant” compared to rate increases incurred by Kelvin ratepayers, many who are most affected by the current one-way street design.
But not everyone was pleased with council’s decision.
Libby Thomson thought the one-way design “works very well”.
Others like Erin McCabe disagreed with previous comments that diversions to the Marquis Street traffic lights were an inconvenience.
Mr King, a passionate community member, thought more could also be done in the area to improve the creative arts predict around the “Smithurst block”.
Supporters of a two-way Chandos Street are planning a small get-together to mark the one-way sign removal later this year.
