I cross it several time a day as I live close by, and I can understand people comments I suspect the bricks will eventually weather to a similar colour?
My concern is the length of time its taking is ridiculous!!!
Previously the traffic lights worked on the sensors, so while this made little difference during busy times as least when it was quiet through the evening and night the light would change as you drove up to them, now they have a fixed time of about 90 seconds regardless of the traffic demand.