,NOTHER stage in the GLC's lan to pedestrianise Leicester quare
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came into effect when le west side of the Square /as closed to through traffic.
The GLC aim to make the quare a focal point for tour its and visitors in time for the !tteen's Silver Jubilee next ear. The north and south ides of the Square were losed in April.
From Sunday only access 'elides were allowed into the vest, Fan urn House side.
Access to the south and vest sides of Leicester Square, 'anton Street and St. Martin's ;treet are now via Whitcomb ;treet or Orange Street. Lisle itreet and Leicester Street .hould be used by vehicles equiring access to the north ide, Leicester Street and New :oventry Street, leaving via slew Coventry Street at its unction with Wardour Street via the Cranbourn Street unction at the north side of .he square.
Through traffic travelling ?.ast should use a route via Haymarket, Trafalgar Square, -St. Martin's Place or Duncannon Street and Strand.
Westward through traffic is advised to go via Charing Cross Road, Trafalgar Square and Cockspur Street.