Newcastle councillors have supported a rescission motion, overturning a move to cut down 14 fig trees in Laman Street.
Councillors voted eight-five in favour of saving the figs on Tuesday night, but the street will now become one-way for traffic, a step designed to improve public safety.
Parking and public seating will also be removed.
Signs have been erected about the possible risks the figs pose during strong wind.
text will be replaced
