§ Sir R. Russellasked the Minister of Transport if he is aware that the overhead signs in Hollis Street, W.1, erected temporarily to direct north bound traffic round Oxford Circus, are seen by drivers far more easily than those painted on the carriageway at many other junctions in London, which can easily be missed in congested traffic; and if he will have overhead signs erected at all appropriate places to direct traffic into its proper lanes.
§ Mr. MarplesI am fully aware of the advantages of these overhead signs but in deciding their suitability for other sites I and the other authorities concerned must give careful attention to considerations of cost, amenity, security of adjacent buildings and difficulties arising from site layout. A small number of overhead signs will be provided shortly in connection with other traffic control schemes in London.
§ Sir R. Russellasked the Minister of Transport if he is aware that there are no signs to direct drivers of eastbound vehicles in Brompton Road, S.W.I, who want to turn right into Sloane Street, first to turn left at the junction of Brompton Road with Knightsbridge and then to drive round the island, and that if they fail to do this they cannot turn right before reaching Hyde Park Corner; and if he will have an overhead sign erected to direct this eastbound traffic into its proper lanes.
§ Mr. MarplesThere are 3 signs in Brompton Road advising Sloane Street traffic to keep to the nearside. The first is about 300 yards and the last 150 yards from Knightsbridge. About 50 yards from Knightsbridge is another sign saying "No Right Turn Ahead" and bearing a diagram showing how Sloane Street traffic should go round the island. I think these signs give adequate direction. Overhead signs here would be costly and unsightly and would not improve matters much.