Low Traffic Zone Suspended Following Complaints

A London local authority has suspended its Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) trial scheme in response to complaints about delays on bus journeys and ahead of major roadworks. Lambeth Council announced on Thursday it was suspending the Streatham Wells LTN,  introduced in October 2023, admitting there had been resultant delays to bus journeys on the A23 which had impacted residents. Deputy Leader Councillor Rezina Chowdhury, cabinet member for Sustainable Lambeth and Clean Air, said: “We’ve listened to the concerns raised by local people and recognise the major disruption coming as part of transport improvements on the main road running through Streatham. The combination of factors together would cause too much disruption for Lambeth residents....