3 October (Part 3) - Roundabout the Crayford cherry
The new junction layout in Crayford
pictured yesterday was widely ridiculed by local residents, cyclists, those who are required to drive by
and probably by ordinary Bexley council watchers who one might imagine would by now
be immune to such things.
There was one vote in favour which said it will be easier to turn left
from Bourne Road. That may perhaps be true If the A223 is wide enough but
there are no suitable lane markings and Bexley council has a history of
discouraging dual lane entry to roundabouts as anyone who is
regularly held
up in Penhill Road will testify.
Those
whose business does not take them to Crayford and overlook their financial
contribution to the rearrangements there may prefer to
take a relaxed view of them. One has idly speculated on what might have been a
more imaginative use of the space available with clear references to the Splash
Park and the proposed sale of Old Farm Park.
I’m not sure who he could have been thinking of with the Cherry Tart. Maybe a
fruit cake would have been more appropriate.