MOTORISTS are being urged to "read the signs" as a planned bus lane on a busy Hull street is already causing chaos.
Hull City Council's transport portfolio holder Councillor Martin Mancey admits there will be a period of confusion with the creation of a new bus lane in Spring Bank West.
Many motorists are already staying out of the lane, currently being painted, even before it is operational.
Cllr Mancey said: "There has already been some confusion even before the lane has been introduced and there clearly needs to be some adjustment by motorists.
"It will take a while to settle down but this should be a short term problem.
"If the lane is in operation in a fortnight then I would say it will be about four to six weeks before things calm down.
"It is important for motorists to read the signs. The lane will only operate between 7am and 9.30am.
"Outside these times motorists can use the lane."
Cllr Mancey concedes bus lanes are something of a hot potato. He said: "Bus lanes are controversial and will always divide public opinion.
"Those who don't use them tend to resent the lanes but those who use public transport really appreciate them.
"They can make a bus journey quicker and more efficient and ensure bus operators provide a more regular and prompt service."
The bus lanes will take into account various traffic movements along the route, such as the high number of left turn movements onto Chanterlands Avenue, the right turning into Hymers Avenue and the U-turn opposite Pulman Street to proceed eastwards.
The installation of the road markings for the bus lanes should be completed this week, weather permitting, while some signs have already been unveiled.
