Confusion at one of Brighton’s busiest junctions could continue until December.

As work continues at Seven Dials motorists claim a new road layout and unclear signs have caused chaos this week.

Puzzled drivers used both lanes of the formerly one-way Buckingham Place unaware it had changed to a two-way system, at Seven Dials, Brighton.

One driver described the zebra crossing in north Dyke Road us a “death trap” as it was partially obscured by building equipment.

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Robin Brownsell, of Hove, said: “There were chaotic scenes with bad traffic signs. It’s a disaster waiting to happen.

“I noticed a little old lady going the wrong way down a one-way street.

“Within the space of a few minutes six cars had done the same and were struggling to understand the traffic signals.

“The signs could have been clearer, that was the issue. It was really confusing.

“We’ll have to see how people adapt to the new layout when it opens.

“I’ve seen some very bad crashes on that roundabout before so one can only hope the money has been spent wisely.

“Hopefully it will improve things because it’s a challenging to travel across.”

Work to revamp the area around the controversial roundabout is due to last until the first week of December with the changes designed to improve safety and traffic flow.

Brighton and Hove City Council began the £625,000 project on March 4 this year, shutting the surrounding roads in phases.

But road users and residents have complained the area has been blighted by traffic gridlock.

A council report found 67% of 660 residents supported the main change to the roundabout.

But nearly 1,400 signatures were collected against the scheme.

A council spokesperson said: “The reason for recent confusion is we have changed the temporary traffic management to a new configuration to allow the second half of the roundabout to be constructed and people are still getting used to it.

“There have been no accidents caused by the works and we have received numerous positive comments during the construction period.

“We are aware of the disruption and inconvenience that has been caused as a result of the works and are extremely grateful for the patience and understanding shown by local residents and businesses as the project has progressed.”