Pol Allingham
The major commuter road is closed until early next year. Picture: Polly Hancock
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Cabbies and businesses are blaming Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) and roadworks for creating the worst thing to happen in Islington .
Taxi drivers have said what used to be a five-minute drive along Holloway Road is now taking 45 minutes due to thick congestion.
It all comes after Islington Council introduced LTNs to Highbury West and Highbury Fields in January to stop rat runs. But, on Holloway Road, individuals felt the efforts had created a traffic crunch on main roads.
Simon Tes, fleet manager of taxi firm Islington Cars, said: “It is the worst thing to ever happen to Islington, it’s horrendous for us.