Proposals for new bus lane ditched by council after local backlash

Haringey Council says there were “overwhelming” objections to the proposed scheme during a recent consultation

An existing bus lane in Tottenham High Road

Haringey Council has ditched plans for a new bus lane in the borough following a backlash from local drivers.

The council published a statement yesterday (Monday 2nd) saying it had “listened to the concerns of residents and will not be progressing with proposals to implement a bus lane on the B106 corridor”.

The route links Colney Hatch Lane with Bounds Green Road via Alexandra Park Road, Albert Road and Durnsford Road.

Local people were given the opportunity to have their say on plans to introducing new bus lanes and upgraded crossings. But the feedback from residents was described as “overwhelming” and “they made it clear these proposals would not reduce congestion in the area, which was a key issue for the community”.

Seema Chandwani, the council’s cabinet member for resident services and tackling inequality, said: “Following the traffic reviews that have taken place, we know that congestion is a big issue for the area.

“We can only get things right by engaging and listening and we have heard loud and clear that there are concerns about these proposals, and our residents and businesses were not confident this solution would work.

“We will continue to engage residents to look at a range of potential solutions and find a way forward together.

“We are very clear that we serve this borough with residents and will continue to work with our communities.”

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