A bin lorry has been spotted going down a new one-way street in the wrong direction.

The rules around which way motorists can travel down Richmond Street in Herne Bay were changed in the last few weeks, as part of divisive plans for a Spanish-style plaza in the the town.

And yesterday a snap showed a lorry driver seemingly getting in a muddle, as workers picked up bins.

The resident who took the picture, and wishes to remain anonymous, told KentOnline: “I was surprised when it turned right into Richmond Street through the no-entry signs as vehicles might have been coming along Richmond Street the correct way.”

They added: “I am against the new layout because it is causing unnecessary congestion and confusion in Herne Bay.”

A spokesman for Canenco, the firm that runs waste services on behalf of Canterbury City Council, said as soon as the incident was drawn to their attention, the team took action to ensure “this does not happen again”.

The plans for the new road layout, brought forward by Kent County Council have proved controversial, with many calling for them to be stopped over fears the area will become a “glorified traffic island”.

The scheme, which will cost £250,000, has seen the road and several parking spaces opposite the town’s pier paved over to create a space for events.

Supporters say the project could untap the town’s potential, with authority bosses maintaining it will “boost the local economy and encourage more trips to the town’s pier”.