A MONSTER roundabout with a British record of 48 traffic lights has been dubbed the UK’s most confusing.
Drivers muddled by the North Station Gyratory’s maze of signs and markings can end up heading into traffic.
A roundabout in Colchester, Essex, has been crowned the craziest junction in the UK[/caption]
The monster roundabout has a British record of 48 traffic lights[/caption]
More lights have gone in to control rising traffic in Colchester, Essex, and the network’s total has overtaken the 42 sets at Grovehill Junction in Beverley, East Yorks.
Councillor Martin Goss said: “There are dash-cam videos on the internet of vehicles going in completely the wrong direction.
“Several drivers have dropped serious clangers. We need a safety audit.
“I have asked the local portfolio holder for highways to meet me there – but he has refused.
“I guess it must be confusing for some people because they are going the wrong way and heading into traffic.
“There must be something wrong if drivers are doing that, given the current design has been in place for 20 years.
“It seems to be a particular problem with older motorists.”
Local Mary Adams said: “This is a monster of a roundabout — easily confusing as you have to swap lanes to go anywhere. Out-of-towners don’t stand a chance.”
Driving instructor Kieran Clarke said: “I’m sure there will be an accident.”
Essex Highways urged residents to contact their county councillor who could raise complaints about the roundabout.
