REMOVING a busy road’s crossing would be dangerous for pedestrians, it has been claimed.

Lewisham councillors have started a petition after a crossing at Lewisham Way near St John’s station was included on a Transport for London (TfL) list of signals which could be removed under new traffic management plans.

TfL is consulting with local authorities across London over the shake-up which could see 145 crossings either scrapped or altered to improve traffic flow.

The Mayor of London’s transport advisor Kulveer Ranger announced the proposals, which include four Lewisham crossings and a further 10 in Greenwich.

Brockley ward councillor Cllr Vicky Foxcroft said: “Hundreds of people use this crossing every day because it’s right next to St. John’s station and St. John’s Medical Centre.

“The amount of use the crossing gets far outweighs the tiny predicted increase in traffic flow.“ Ladywell’s Councillor Vincent Davis said: “People should be encouraged to use public transport but making them take their lives in their hands crossing a busy road to get to the station just isn’t on.”

But a spokesman denied any changes would be made without council agreement.

He said: “TfL has identified 145 sites across London where traffic signals could be causing unnecessary delays.

“We will be holding discussions with local boroughs and stakeholders about whether these traffic signals could be removed or replaced with alternative measures, to further smooth traffic flow in the capital.”

To sign the petition, visit tinyurl.com/keepourcrossing

CROSSINGS ON THE LIST

Charlton Road and Victoria Way.

Western Way and Battery Road, Thamesmead.

Western Way and Belmarsh Prison, Thamesmead.

Mceod Road and Bostall Lane, Abbey Wood.

Avery Hill Road and Merchland Road, New Eltham.

Eynsham Drive and Felixstowe Road, Abbey Wood.

Millennium Way and River Way, Greenwich.

Charlton Church Lane and Barney Close, Charlton.

A20 Sidcup Road and St John's Walk by Kippington Drive, Mottingham, east bound.

A20 Sidcup Road and St John's Walk By Kippington Drive, west bound.

Torridon Road and Hither Green Lane, Hither Green.

Lewisham Road and Morden Hill, Lewisham.

Lewisham Way and Tyrwhitt Road, Lewisham.

Hither Green Lane and Duncrieve Road, Lewisham.