Protesters will gather outside the Charlotte Despard pub this weekend to demonstrate against TfL’s plans to transform the Archway gyratory.

Islington Gazette: An artist impression of the new plans for ArchwayAn artist impression of the new plans for Archway (Image: Archant)

The protest in Archway Road will take place at 9.30am on Saturday February 6, six days after work began on the controversial removal of the one-way system.

TfL says the scheme – which includes making the one-way road two-way and turning the area into a more pedestrian and cycle-friendly zone – will make the area more attractive.

But campaigners have objected to parts of the plans, in particular the relocation of bus stands to Archway Road – where 50 buses an hour would make U-turns – and the banning of the right-turn from St John’s Way to Highgate Hill and Archway Road.

Over 1,000 people have now signed petitions against the plans.