One Way system?

[paulkincaid]

There is a pedestrian crossing at the end of my road. On the left hand side as you approach it there is a big sign: FOOTPATH CLOSED AHEAD. And beneath this is the bold word, PEDESTRIANS, with a big white arrow pointing across the crossing. So you take the crossing to the other side of the road, only to discover a big sign: FOOTPATH CLOSED AHEAD. And beneath this is the bold word, PEDESTRIANS, with a big white arrow pointing across the crossing. I have not yet been able to work this out, particularly as the footpath on either side of the road is completely unhindered all the way to the centre of town.