Four years or more after they were first installed the controversial traffic lights at the corner of Mill Lane and Fortune Green Road are coming out! This is what Camden has to say:
Dear Councillors
You may be aware that in summer 2009 we consulted on the removal of thetraffic signals at Mill Lane/West End Lane/Fortune green Road junction,the results of which led to us to recommend that the signals be removed.This was approved by the then Exec (Environment) Sub-Group on 1 December2009. We secured funding to remove the traffic signals at this junctionin the current financial year; however delayed undertaking the changesin the summer holiday (when schools are on holiday) due to major utilityworks which took place on West End Lane during this period.
We are now planning to commence the work necessary to remove the trafficsignals and replace it with two zebra crossings, starting on site on 14February.
We are writing to the residents/businesses/local groups who were originally consulted. In addition, we are planning to put up signs warning drivers of the changes that will be taking place soon.
Simi Shah Principal EngineerPublic Realm and SustainabilityCulture and EnvironmentLondon Borough of Camden
Telephone: 020 7974 2066
It will be interesting to see what happens and whether there is chaos as people readjust -let's hope there are no casualties!
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