This was the scene at 7.35am this morning as the lane closure trial starts at Wildman Street at Kendal.

Traffic was moving freely, although the real test will come soon as rush hour begins in earnest.

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Last night Cumbria County Council began its trial to narrow the street to one lane to accommodate cyclists, despite widespread fears it will create a bottleneck, leading to congestion, journey delays and pollution.

Have you been affected by the traffic trial? Comment below or send us your views on the new road layout to mike.addison@kendal.newsquest.co.uk