Can you paraphrase using "rather?"

Question

Can you say:

"The new one-way system is considered by most rather to be an impediment than a help."

using "rather" to mean

"The new one-way system is considered by most to be more of an impediment than a help?"

Answer 1

Your original sentence is almost there, but "rather" is in the wrong place. Try this:

The new one-way system is considered by most to be an impediment rather than a help.