| However, officers believe the situation is improving as a result of extra signage, enforcement action and publicity since the Brook Street restrictions were put in place at the start of this month.
Several motorists have been charged for failing to heed the no entry signs, while pedestrians have complained of being put at risk by vehicles travelling the wrong way.
Traffic inspector Gordon Taylor said, “We are still finding and hearing about people who are ignoring the signs, but I would hope things are slowly improving.
“With the attention we’ve given it, people are certainly becoming more aware of the restrictions.
“Pedestrians using the road are aware of the one-way system and are consequently only looking one way, so the concerns are well founded, and we will continue to give the area as much attention as we can.
“It is a new scheme and there are always teething problems. However, those who continue to ignore the restrictions on the road can rest assured they will be caught up with and charged accordingly.”
Initial proposals for traffic management generated so many objections that Dundee City Council chose to embark on a second round of consultation before bringing forward amended plans.
The latest plan retains 12 spaces in Brook Street and creates additional spaces throughout central Broughty Ferry by relaxing waiting restrictions.
There was criticism last week that the signs warning of the major change to traffic were inadequate, and additional barriers have been put in place.
A Dundee City Council spokesman said, “There are a number of signs, including on the approaches to Brook Street, warning about the one-way system.
“There are also signs on both sides of Gray Street, approaching the junction, advising that there is no left and right turn. That was all put in place last week.”
The council said the works are being done in a “temporary” fashion so they can be assessed and either revised or made permanent. |
