THE new two-way road system in High Wycombe went live this morning.
County council crews and police staff are on site, with two-way traffic along town centre roads for the first time in 40 years.
Teams of road workers are also still working to put the finishing touches to the new scheme.
The Bucks Free Press took a drive on the new route to see how it works.
The route along Abbey Way and west along Easton Street
Cars can now travel along Easton Street and Queen Victoria Road in both directions.
And there are no right turns allowed onto Easton Street for traffic heading up Queen Victoria Road towards the station.
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Instead, drivers are currently being told to do a U-turn at the station - many of whom took that route when the Bucks Free Press visited this morning.
The route going north towards Amersham Hill
This is not intended to be a long-term solution.
Drivers can now also turn into Easton Street from Abbey Way, near the magistrates' court.
Staff in hi-vis jackets are stationed at the junction of Easton Street, Crendon Street and the High Street stopping drivers from taking illegal right turns.
Bucks County Council Project manager Ian McGowan told the BFP: "We’re happy with the way things are going. Obviously with any major changes to the highway network there will be one or two teething issues.
"Most people seem to be following the traffic signs in place and things seem to be going reasonably well.
"We tend to make major changes at that time (during school holidays) to try to ensure it goes smoothly.
"There will be another test of the systems next week when the traffic is busier. Part of this is about education and getting drivers used to the new road layout.
"We will be back to make sure people are following the signs and driving as they should be."
They will be there 'at least today and tomorrow', according to county council managers, and possibly Monday after half term.
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