A bus lane in the centre of Walsall which has seen more than 35,000 motorists fined is set to be scrapped.
The controversial bus gate, which runs past the Premier Inn on Wolverhampton Street and towards the Crown Wharf Retail park, was restricted solely to buses last July with fines being issued daily to other motorists.
Wolverhampton Street bus gate to remove restrictions
Without the ability to turn left out of the Crown Wharf, drivers have faced long queues turning right on busier days which has impacted businesses in the area.
It appears that the u-turn by Walsall Council has been made following news of a trio of new businesses due to open in the area, including Aldi, Ninja Warrior and a Ten Pin Bowling alley.
Walsall Labour Group Leader Aftab Nawaz said: “I’m absolutely delighted they decided to get rid of a scheme they have finally realised was wrong.
“I thank everyone that helped me fight against the bus gate and it is great to see the council, under pressure from residents, decided to remove it.”
Nawaz is also calling for those who have been fined to be re-imbursed.
An exact date for the removal of the bus gate restriction has yet to be confirmed.