Grovehill Junction
Grovehill Junction is a junction in Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire. At one time, the junction was a roundabout.[1][2] It is now a single level junction with 42 traffic lights and is considered to be the UK's craziest junction.[3][2] The junction is located at TA 048 397.
| Grovehill Junction | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire | |
| Coordinates | 53.8446°N 0.4078°W |
| Roads at junction | |
| Construction | |
| Type | Roundabout |
| Maintained by | East Riding of Yorkshire Council |
History
The earliest recorded history of the junction is that it was a 5 way roundabout.[1]
The roundabout was replaced with a junction having nine crossing points and 20 movements, controlled by 42 traffic lights [3] in February 2015.[2]
Early in October 2015, the lights failed and the traffic was observed to move more freely than with the traffic lights working.[3]
An audit of the junction has stated the junction has more lights than needed.[4]
Reception
The junction has been dubbed "The Red Light District".[4]
A German TV station sent a crew to drive around the junction for the amusement of its viewers.[2] Despite the concerns, East Riding of Yorkshire Council states the junction "works well".[4]
References
- OS Landranger map no 107
- "'Red light district': Beverley's infamous Grovehill roundabout still driving some people mad after 12 months". Hull Daily Mail. 3 February 2016. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
- "Here's what happened when 42 traffic lights stopped working at Britain's craziest junction". The Independent. 9 October 2015. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
- "What happened when a roundabout like Toll Bar was turned into a traffic light 'jungle'". Grimsby Telegraph. 18 November 2018. Retrieved 15 February 2020.