Mawney Road in Romford is closed for two weeks to install a zebra crossing and enhance safety features like textured paving and Belisha beacons. The closure began on February 24, and local residents have expressed frustration, reporting heavy traffic during detours. With Mawney Road seeing 1,100 vehicles per hour, diversions via nearby roads have exacerbated congestion, affecting the local community. The scheme follows a public consultation conducted by Havering Council in October 2024, aimed at improving commuter safety, but residents are already feeling the impacts of the closure.
A major road in Romford is closed for two weeks for a zebra crossing, causing chaos for residents with significant traffic disruptions reported.
The closure of Mawney Road is leading to extensive traffic jams and frustrations among local residents, who claim side roads are congested due to diversions.
Mawney Road's zebra crossing installation, part of a safety improvement scheme, comes after a study indicating high traffic volume and speeding issues.
Residents express unease as the construction and resulting detours have turned their daily commute into a significantly longer task, taking up to half an hour.
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