Controversial LTN bollards smashed down AGAIN

MORE roadblocks that were set up as part of a new low traffic neighbourhood (LTN) scheme in East Oxford have been smashed down as fury against the measures continues.

It has only been one full weekend since LTN barriers were put up on streets off Cowley Road as part of the six-month Oxfordshire County Council LTN trial taking place in the Divinity Road, St Clement's, and St Mary's areas.

Today a photo was shared of the bollard on Bullingdon Road that had been smashed out of place and left in the middle of the adjacent road.

Bullingdon Road LTN removed by public.

Last night a photo was shared of the LTN on Princes Street, with the bollard nowhere to be seen.

Princes Street LTN removed.

This comes after bollards knocked down within hours of the trial started have only just been fixed, as community divide over the controversial scheme to calm traffic rages on.

Photo shared by reader of LTN bollard removed on Divinity Road.

Catch up on our coverage here:

• Cowley councillor denies traffic chaos is caused by new LTNS

• Traffic 'carnage' after LTN rollout but some business owners are optimistic

• 'People are angry': LTN smashed down on its first day standing

• Traffic chaos and vandalism as even pro-LTN individuals share trial doubts

• Uproar from both sides as new LTN trial faces public resistance

• Over 1000 people sign petition to remove East Oxford and Cowley LTN

• Majority of residents living in East Oxford support plans for Low Traffic Neighbourhood

• Low Traffic Neighbourhood for East Oxford APPROVED

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This story was written by Shosha Adie.

She joined the team in 2022 as a digital reporter.

To get in touch with her email: Shosha.Adie@newsquest.co.uk

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