A London junction with bizarre road markings has baffled motorists and satnavs alike.
The junction on the south side of London Bridge contains a “ridiculous” array of road user instructions, with around six separate arrows, three “bushek” markers, a cycle pictogram and a cluster of overlapping lines.
It appears that the confusion stems from old markings not being properly removed before the new ones were scrapped from Sadiq Khan, Labor Mayor of London’s 2020 Streetspace Plan.
Mr Khan’s plan at the start of the pandemic largely froze cars and only pedestrians, buses, bicycles and black taxis could use the bridge during the week.
This intersection in central London, just south of London Bridge, has confused many motorists
The capital’s ‘ridiculous’ jumble of road markings (pictured) has fooled many taxi drivers
A taxi driver told The Sun: “It’s ridiculous. Nobody needs a dozen painted arrows to go straight.
“Not even the navigation system knows the correct road layout.”
Transport for London said Mr. Khan’s street space plan aims to “make it easier and safer for people to walk, cycle and use public transport”.
It added: “We wanted to stop people using their cars wherever possible to reduce congestion, clean London’s air and help people be healthier.
“As part of our funding arrangements, which we received from the government during the pandemic, funds were set aside to invest in road health plans.”
Mr Khan’s Streetspace plan aimed to make “walking, cycling and using public transport easier and safer for people”, TfL said
Sadiq Khan (pictured) has recently come under fire for his transport plans, with the mayor planning to expand his controversial Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in August
The plan included more than 60 miles of bike lanes around the city and the introduction of 89 controversial low-traffic neighborhoods.
Mr Khan’s transport plans have recently come under fire as the mayor plans to expand his controversial Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in August.
ULEZ will force Londoners to pay a staggering £12.50 a day to drive in the capital from August 29 if their car does not meet certain environmental standards.
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