Low-traffic zone suspended over long public transport delays

Residents of Streatham protested against the beginning of the LTN

Lambeth council calls an end to ‘trial’ of Streatham Wells LTN — but claims it met objectives

A low traffic neighbourhood (LTN) that has caused unprecedented congestion and major bus delays on one of the main routes out of London will be suspended, the local council has announced.

Congestion on the A23 had become so bad that buses were taking up to two hours to travel less than three miles — and it can be revealed that the council executives responsible for the scheme have no qualifications in traffic management or town planning.

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Lambeth council said the Streatham Wells LTN in south London will be removed following “concerns about public transport delays” and anticipated disruption from planned roadworks in the area later this spring.

• Buses take two hours to travel three miles in low-traffic neighbourhood

In a statement, it said: “During