Abbey Road's iconic zebra crossing repainted during coronavirus lockdown
Abbey Road's legendary zebra crossing has been given a fresh coat of paint while the roads are quiet during the coronavirus lockdown.
The zebra crossing became iconic after featuring on The Beatles' 1969 album Abbey Road, and is one of London's tourist hotspots due to its cultural heritage.
Highway maintenance have taken advantage of the current lockdown in the UK and spruced up the crossing on 24 March with a fresh coat of paint on the tarmac.
The Guardian reports that a spokesperson for Westminster City Council said of the maintenance, "This is a very busy zebra crossing and we repainted the line markings to ensure visibility and increased safety for drivers and pedestrians. Our contractors follow government advice on limiting the spread of covid-19, including social distancing and hand washing."
That odd fluke when you turn up to photograph an empty #abbeyroad and stumble across a team refreshing the iconic zebra crossing. @thebeatles @GettyImagesNews pic.twitter.com/RiW0NfJBeE
— Leon Neal (@tabascokid) March 24, 2020
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