Media coverage of road modernisation plan projects

MEDIA COVERAGE OF ROAD
MODERNISATION PLAN
PROJECTS
July - September 2015

List of projects
1. Refurbishment of Dukes Avenue subway
 TfL local media briefing
 Hounslow Heston and Whitton Chronicle (Print)
 Get West London Today (Online)
 Chiswick Herald (Online)
 TfL Source (Online)
2. Refurbishment of Chiswick Bridge
 TfL press release
 Hounslow Heston and Whitton Chronicle (Print)
 Hounslow Heston and Whitton Chronicle (Online)
 Chiswick W4 (Online)
 Chiswick Herald (Online)
 Highways Magazine (Online)
 Chartered Institution of Highways &Transportation (Online)
3. New pedestrian crossing at Nags Head
 Islington Gazette (Print)
 Islington Tribune (Print / Online)
 TfL Source (Online)
4. Pedestrian crossing improvements at Putney High Street
 Wandsworth Guardian
 Wandsworth Radio interview
 Putney SW15
5. Pedestrian crossing upgrade to Kentish Town Road
 Intelligent Mobility Insight
6. Junction improvements at Lee Green
 Bromley News Shopper TfL (Online)
 South London Press (Online)
7. Refurbishment to South Woodford viaducts
 Ilford Recorder (Online)
 Ilford Recorder (Print)
8. Pedestrian crossing upgrade at West Cromwell Road
 Get West London Today (Online)
9. Footbridge maintenance work across A4 Great West Road
 Get West London Today – Hounslow (Online)

Between July and September, we have worked to highlight key local improvements
schemes as part of the wider Road Modernisation Plan and tailor local briefing and
press releases to directly target media in the relevant areas.
Particular coverage to highlight was:
 Dana Skelley’s interview with Wandsworth Radio for their Wandsworth
Tonight bulletin. This marked the beginning of this week’s work to install the
pedestrian countdown system at Putney High Street.
 Reporting on the new pedestrian crossing on Holloway Road outside the
Nags Head shopping centre junction improvements in Islington Tribune and
Islington Gazette.
 Positive engagement with Hounslow Heston and Whitton Chronicle and
Chiswick Herald regarding the refurbishment of Chiswick Bridge and the
Dukes Avenue subway.
Going forward, the Policing, Cycling, Streets and Freight desk, will be working to
continue writing and selling in more local briefings and press releases to key local
media. This is done with one goal in mind: To show how we are keeping London
moving.

REFURBISHMENT OF
DUKES AVENUE SUBWAY

TfL local media briefing
Refurbishment of Dukes Avenue Subway
Transport for London (TfL) has completed refurbishment of the A4 Dukes Avenue
Subway in Chiswick. Funded by TfL’s £4 billion Road Modernisation Plan, the
concrete and drainage have been repaired, new lighting installed and artwork
reflecting the local area has been incorporated to liven up the subway.
The refurbishment provides a better environment for pedestrians, ensuring every
journey matters. The LED lighting creates a brighter environment and the repairs and
painting provide a much needed freshening up.
To link the subway with local history, TfL’s civil engineering apprentice Khadejah
Begum prepared artwork depicting local and London iconic sites. Khadejah
volunteered her time to provide images for the subway and commented, “Being able
to make a lasting mark on the project through my artwork has been fantastic – it’s
certainly not something you get to do every day!”
Images chosen for the subway included the Grade I listed Chiswick House, Chiswick
Garden Bridge and Conservatory, Westminster Bridge and the Houses of
Parliament. A number of images used in the subway were also provided by the
nearby Hogarth House, thanks to the William Hogarth Trust, including the well-
known portrait of William Hogarth and his dog.
Dana Skelley, Director of Asset Management for Surface Transport at TfL, said, “The
Dukes Avenue Subway is heavily used and this refurbishment work as part of our
Road Modernisation Plan will make the subway safer, cleaner and a generally more
conducive environment for pedestrians. We are delighted that the local community
are supportive of our work and that the subway continues to reflect Chiswick and
London’s history.”

Hounslow Heston and Whitton Chronicle (Print)

Get West London Today (Online)
Run-down subway transformed into safe pedestrian walkway -
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/west-london-news/run-down-
subway-transformed-safe-9744623
By Salina Patel
TfL apprentice uses artistic talents to sketch iconic landmarks in west London for
thousands to see in the subway
A neglected and run-down subway in Chiswick has been transformed into a vibrant and safe
walkway for pedestrians.
The A4 Dukes Avenue subway has undergone a complete overhaul as part of Transport for
London's (TfL) £4bn road modernisation plans with new lighting, repairs to the concrete and
drainage, and artwork of the local area to breathe life into the tunnel.
Fulham woman and TfL civil engineering apprentice Khadejah Begum has used her artistic
talents to sketch west London landmarks which will be seen by everyone who uses the
underpass.
Dana Skelley, director of asset management for surface transport at TfL, said: “The Dukes
Avenue Subway is heavily used and this refurbishment work as part of our road
modernisation plan will make the subway safer, cleaner and a generally more conducive
environment for pedestrians.
"We are delighted that the local community are supportive of our work and that the subway
continues to reflect Chiswick and London’s history.”
The underpass which was once decaying has been refurbished to provide better and safer
access for people on foot.
Much-needed repair works, a splash of paint and new flooring has given it a fresh new look
with LED lighting installed to create a brighter walkway.
The spectacular black and white sketches of iconic sites in Chiswick and London provide
decor on the walls.
Among the drawings people will be able to see artwork of the Grade I-listed Chiswick House,
Chiswick Garden Bridge and Conservatory, Westminster Bridge and the Houses of
Parliament.
Miss Khadejah who volunteered her time to create the images for the subway, said: “Being
able to make a lasting mark on the project through my artwork has been fantastic – it’s
certainly not something you get to do every day!”
A number of images used in the subway were also provided by Hogarth House, from the
William Hogarth Trust, including the well-known portrait of William Hogarth and his dog

TfL Source (Online)
Refurbishment of Dukes Avenue
subway
Chiswick benefits from a makeover
31 July 2015 - Surface
Not only have we recently refurbished Chiswick Bridge, but have also completed refurbishing the A4 Dukes
Avenue subway.
As part of our £4 billion Road Modernisation Plan, the concrete and drainage have been repaired, new lighting
installed and artwork reflecting the local area has been incorporated to liven up the subway.
The LED lighting creates a brighter environment and the repairs and paintings provide a much needed freshening
up. The refurbishment provides a safer, cleaner and better environment for pedestrians, ensuring every journey
matters.

To link the subway with local history, our civil engineering apprentice Khadejah Begum prepared artwork showing
local and London iconic sites. Khadejah who volunteered her time to provide images for the subway said, ‘Being
able to make a lasting mark on the project through my artwork has been fantastic, and it’s certainly not something
you get to do every day.’
Local feedback received:
'The subway is a pleasure to use, well lit and clean.'
'We really love the pictures, and we appreciate the quick process - well done.'
'The pictures give it a real local feel.'
Before and after pics of the subway

Khadejah and her paintings.
Chiswick Park station 1931-52.
Grade I listed Chiswick House 1726-29. Chiswick Gardens Bridge 1774.
Chiswick Gardens Conservatory 1831. Westminster Bridge

REFURBISHMENT OF
CHISWICK BRIDGE

PN-202
3 July 2015
Local people herald refurbishment of Grade II listed
Chiswick Bridge
 Major concrete repairs, parapet strengthening, better lighting and new
cycle track delivered as part of extensive refurbishment
Transport for London (TfL) and local people today celebrated the completion of the
major refurbishment of the Grade II listed Chiswick Bridge in west London, which has
included the installation of new safer cycling and walking lanes.
Refurbishment of the 82 year old bridge, which crosses the River Thames, has
included restoring its heritage features to their former glory, as well as extensive
concrete repairs and strengthening of the bridge’s parapets to extend its life. Highly
skilled stonemasons conserved much of the original stonework in its original position.
Where stonework on the parapets had deteriorated beyond repair, replacements
were sourced from the same quarry that supplied the original Portland stone back in
the 1930s.
A new segregated walkway and cycleway has been installed, as well as new
heritage lighting placed across the bridge deck and staircases to help maintain its
classic 1930s look. The project also helped out the Tideway Scullers School rowing
club, which stores its equipment under the bridge, by re-building racking for their
boats, constructing a concrete ramp for the boats and installed new fencing and
gates.

Garrett Emmerson, Chief Operating Officer for Surface Transport, said: “Restoring
the Grade II listed Chiswick Bridge has been a labour of love for both our engineers
and contractors. As well as providing a vital river crossing, the bridge also provides
storage to local rowing clubs and is an excellent viewing point for the annual Boat
Race. I am sure that local residents and drivers alike will welcome this spruce up to a
much loved heritage structure in west London.”
To commemorate the work, a new bronze plaque has also been installed on the
bridge and was today unveiled by officials from TfL, Hounslow Council and Historic
England.
Cllr Steve Curran, Hounslow Council Leader, said: “Restoring this historic gem was
essential – it’s one of the nicest places to cross the Thames - millions of people will
recognise it from the Boat Race. The bridge was opened to ease congestion in 1933
and it’s still a vital part of our transport infrastructure in 2015. We’re grateful to TfL for
managing to keep the disruption caused by the essential works to a minimum and
that the bridge now has a new lease of life to keep it in use for generations to come.
”Thanks also to the hard work of the engineers and other workers who were forced
to work odd shifts to keep the bridge open most of the time the work was being
carried out.”
Stephen Senior, English Heritage Assistant Inspector of Historic Buildings and Areas
for London, said: “Although the scale of the works has been extensive, we have
been heartened by the conservation minded approach taken by TfL and all their
contractors, enabling them to deliver a refurbished structure which retains all of the
historic characteristics for which it was originally listed.”
Dickie Banneberg, Chairman of Tideways Scullers School, said: “Tideway Scullers
School and TfL worked very closely together during the Chiswick Bridge
refurbishment works and turned what could have been a real headache into a happy
collaboration. The logistics of moving most of our fleet of boats to a new temporary
location was helped by TfL building us a temporary enclosure. They were also kind
enough to restore our crumbling concrete ramp and install new gates to the storage

area under the arches to replace our ones which defied carbon dating. It’s nice to
have Chiswick Bridge restored to its 1930s glory too!”
The restoration of Chiswick Bridge forms part of TfL’s continuing £4bn Road
Modernisation Plan, which represents the biggest investment in London’s roads in a
generation, including hundreds of transformational projects within the existing road
network. Using radical ideas and innovative designs, the plan will make London’s
roads greener, safer and more attractive for the benefit of all Londoners.
More detail about the refurbishment is available on TfL’s website at
www.tfl.gov.uk/chiswickbridge.
- Ends -
Notes to Editors:
 A selection of images from the refurbishment works are available from the TfL
Press Office.
 Historic England (formerly known as English Heritage), is the public body that
champions and protects England's historic places. We look after the historic
environment, providing expert advice, helping people protect and care for it
and helping the public to understand and enjoy it.
https://www.historicengland.org.uk/
TfL Press Office
0845 604 4141

Hounslow Heston and Whitton Chronicle
(Print)

Hounslow Heston and Whitton Chronicle
(Online)
Chiswick Bridge restored to former glory for 82nd birthday -
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/west-london-news/chiswick-bridge-restored-
former-glory-9595834
By Salina Patel
A bronze plaque was unveiled to mark the milestone moment
Tony Arbour, London Assembly Member for Richmond, Kingston and
Hounslow; Nick Fairholme, Director of Projects & Programmes for Surface
Transport at TfL; with Mayor of Hounslow Nisar Malik; and MP for Brentford &
Isleworth Ruth Cadbury
It was a double celebration for the people of Chiswick as the Grade II listed bridge
was restored to its former glory on its 82nd birthday.
Transport for London (TfL), Hounslow Council and Historic England, along with
residents, commemorated the completion of works on Chiswick Bridge by unveiling a
new bronze plaque on Friday (July 3).

Garrett Emmerson, chief operating officer for surface transport at TfL, said:
“Restoring the Grade II listed Chiswick Bridge has been a labour of love for both our
engineers and contractors.
"As well as providing a vital river crossing, the bridge also provides storage to local
rowing clubs and is an excellent viewing point for the annual Boat Race.
"I am sure that local residents and drivers alike will welcome this spruce up to a
The year-long refurbishment works which began in April 2014 following the Boat
Race, have been completed to include a new safer cycling lane, walking path and
better lighting across the bridge deck and staircase to maintain its classic 1930s
look.
Among the heritage features restored are much of the original stonework in its
original position, as well as major concrete repairs and strengthening of the bridge's
parapets to extend its life.
Hounslow Council leader councillor Steve Curran added: “Restoring this historic gem
was essential – it’s one of the nicest places to cross the Thames - millions of people
will recognise it from the Boat Race.
"We’re grateful to TfL for managing to keep the disruption caused by the essential
works to a minimum.

”Thanks also to the hard work of the engineers and other workers who were forced
carried out.”
The bridge, which was opened to ease congestion in 1933, has also helped out
rowing club - Tideways Scullers School - which stores its equipment under the
bridge.
This project has re-built racking for their boats, constructed a concrete ramp for the
boats and installed new fencing and gates.
Bronze plaque unveiled to mark 82nd birthday and works completion
Dickie Banneberg, chairman of Tideways Scullers School, said: “The logistics of
moving most of our fleet of boats to a new temporary location was helped by TfL
building us a temporary enclosure.
"They were also kind enough to restore our crumbling concrete ramp and install new
gates to the storage area under the arches to replace our ones which defied carbon
dating.
"It’s nice to have Chiswick Bridge restored to its 1930s glory too!”

Chiswick W4 (Online)
http://www.chiswickw4.com/default.asp?section=info&page=chiswickbridgeworks009
.htm
New Plaque Marks Completion Of Work On Chiswick Bridge
The Grade II listed structure has been restored to 1930s glory
Transport for London (TfL) and locals have celebrated the
completion of the major refurbishment of the Grade II listed Chiswick Bridge, with the
installation of a new bronze plaque unveiled by officials from TfL, Hounslow Council and
Historic England.
Refurbishment of the 82 year old bridge, which crosses the River Thames, has included
restoring its heritage features to their former glory, as well as extensive concrete repairs
and strengthening of the bridge’s parapets to extend its life. Highly skilled stonemasons
conserved much of the original stonework in its original position. Where stonework on the
parapets had deteriorated beyond repair, replacements were sourced from the same
quarry that supplied the original Portland stone back in the 1930s.
A new segregated walkway and cycleway has been installed, as well as new heritage
lighting placed across the bridge deck and staircases to help maintain its classic 1930s
look. The project also helped out the Tideway Scullers School rowing club, which stores its
equipment under the bridge, by re-building racking for their boats, constructing a concrete
ramp for the boats and installed new fencing and gates.
Garrett Emmerson, Chief Operating Officer for Surface Transport, said: “Restoring the
Grade II listed Chiswick Bridge has been a labour of love for both our engineers and
contractors. As well as providing a vital river crossing, the bridge also provides storage to
local rowing clubs and is an excellent viewing point for the annual Boat Race. I am sure
that local residents and drivers alike will welcome this spruce up to a much loved heritage
structure in west London.”

The Mayor of Hounslow and MP Ruth Cadbury attended
Cllr Steve Curran, Hounslow Council Leader, said: “Restoring this historic gem was
essential – it’s one of the nicest places to cross the Thames - millions of people will
recognise it from the Boat Race. The bridge was opened to ease congestion in 1933 and
it’s still a vital part of our transport infrastructure in 2015. We’re grateful to TfL for managing
to keep the disruption caused by the essential works to a minimum and that the bridge now
has a new lease of life to keep it in use for generations to come.
”Thanks also to the hard work of the engineers and other workers who were forced to work
odd shifts to keep the bridge open most of the time the work was being carried out.”
Stephen Senior, English Heritage Assistant Inspector of Historic Buildings and Areas for
London, said: “Although the scale of the works has been extensive, we have been
heartened by the conservation minded approach taken by TfL and all their contractors,
enabling them to deliver a refurbished structure which retains all of the historic
characteristics for which it was originally listed.”

Dickie Banneberg, Chairman of Tideways Scullers School, said: “Tideway Scullers School
and TfL worked very closely together during the Chiswick Bridge refurbishment works and
turned what could have been a real headache into a happy collaboration. The logistics of
moving most of our fleet of boats to a new temporary location was helped by TfL building
us a temporary enclosure. They were also kind enough to restore our crumbling concrete
ramp and install new gates to the storage area under the arches to replace our ones which
defied carbon dating. It’s nice to have Chiswick Bridge restored to its 1930s glory too!”
The restoration of Chiswick Bridge forms part of TfL’s continuing £4bn Road Modernisation
Plan, which represents the biggest investment in London’s roads in a generation, including
hundreds of transformational projects within the existing road network.
July 4, 2015

Chiswick Herald (Online)
Work to Chiswick Bridge completed - http://chiswickherald.co.uk/work-to-
chiswick-bridge-completed-p4016-95.htm
Paul Williams
Mon, Jul 06, 2015
The major refurbishment of the Grade II listed
Chiswick Bridge in west London, which has
included the installation of new safer cycling
and walking lanes was completed by
Transport for London (TfL) last Friday (3 July).
Refurbishment of the 82 year old bridge, which
crosses the River Thames, has included
restoring its heritage features to their former glory, as well as extensive concrete
repairs and strengthening of the bridge’s parapets to extend its life. Highly skilled
stonemasons conserved much of the original stonework in its original position.
the 1930s.
classic 1930s look. The project also helped out the Tideway Scullers School rowing
club, which stores its equipment under the bridge, by re-building racking for their
boats, constructing a concrete ramp for the boats and installed new fencing and
gates.
Garrett Emmerson, Chief Operating Officer for Surface Transport at TfL, said:
engineers and contractors. As well as providing a vital river crossing, the bridge also
provides storage to local rowing clubs and is an excellent viewing point for the
annual Boat Race. I am sure that local residents and drivers alike will welcome this
spruce up to a much loved heritage structure in west London.”
To commemorate the work, a new bronze plaque has also been installed on the
bridge and was unveiled by officials from TfL, Hounslow Council and Historic
England.
Cllr Steve Curran, Leader of Hounslow Council, said: “Restoring this historic gem
was essential – it’s one of the nicest places to cross the Thames - millions of people
will recognise it from the Boat Race. The bridge was opened to ease congestion in
1933 and it’s still a vital part of our transport infrastructure in 2015. We’re grateful to
TfL for managing to keep the disruption caused by the essential works to a minimum
and that the bridge now has a new lease of life to keep it in use for generations to
come.

”Thanks also to the hard work of the engineers and other workers who had to work
odd shifts to keep the bridge open most of the time the work was being carried out.”
Stephen Senior, English Heritage Assistant Inspector of Historic Buildings and Areas
for London, said: “Although the scale of the works has been extensive, we have
been heartened by the conservation minded approach taken by TfL and all their
contractors, enabling them to deliver a refurbished structure which retains all of the
historic characteristics for which it was originally listed.”
Dickie Banneberg, Chairman of Tideways Scullers School, said: “Tideway Scullers
School and TfL worked very closely together during the Chiswick Bridge
refurbishment works and turned what could have been a real headache into a happy
collaboration. The logistics of moving most of our fleet of boats to a new temporary
location was helped by TfL building us a temporary enclosure. They were also kind
enough to restore our crumbling concrete ramp and install new gates to the storage
area under the arches to replace our ones which defied carbon dating. It’s nice to
have Chiswick Bridge restored to its 1930s glory too!”
The restoration of Chiswick Bridge forms part of TfL’s continuing £4bn Road
Modernisation Plan, which represents the biggest investment in London’s roads in a
generation, including hundreds of transformational projects within the existing road
network. Using radical ideas and innovative designs, the plan will make London’s
roads greener, safer and more attractive for the benefit of all Londoners.

Highways Magazine (Online)
Restoration of Chiswick Bridge complete -
http://highwaysmagazine.co.uk/restoration-of-chiswick-bridge-complete/
July 7, 2015
Transport for London (TfL) has completed the refurbishment of the Grade II
listed Chiswick Bridge.
The restoration has included the installation of new safer cycling and walking lanes.
Refurbishment of the 82-year-old bridge, which crosses the River Thames, has
included restoring its heritage features to their former glory, as well as extensive
concrete repairs and strengthening of the bridge’s parapets to extend its life. Highly
skilled stonemasons conserved much of the original stonework in its original position.
the 1930s.
classic 1930s look.
Garrett Emmerson, chief operating officer for surface transport, said: “Restoring the
Grade II listed Chiswick Bridge has been a labour of love for both our engineers and
contractors. As well as providing a vital river crossing, the bridge also provides
storage to local rowing clubs and is an excellent viewing point for the annual Boat
Race. I am sure that local residents and drivers alike will welcome this spruce up to a
Cllr Steve Curran, Hounslow Council Leader, added: “Restoring this historic gem
was essential – it’s one of the nicest places to cross the Thames – millions of people
will recognise it from the Boat Race. The bridge was opened to ease congestion in
1933 and it’s still a vital part of our transport infrastructure in 2015. We’re grateful to
TfL for managing to keep the disruption caused by the essential works to a minimum
and that the bridge now has a new lease of life to keep it in use for generations to
come.”

Chartered Institution of Highways &Transportation
(Online)
Chiswick Bridge restored in west London -
http://www.ciht.org.uk/en/sorsa/news--upcoming-
events/news.cfm/chiswick-bridge-restored-in-west-london
July 8 2015
Major refurbishment of the Grade II
listed Chiswick Bridge has been
completed by Transport for London
(TfL) and BAM Nuttall.
The 82 year old bridge, which
crosses the River Thames in west
London, underwent major concrete
repairs and parapet strengthening
to extend its life. Work started in
April last year.
A new segregated walkway and cycle track has also been provided as part of the
£8M project, with heritage features restored.
Officials from TfL, Hounslow Council and Historic England marked the successful
refurbishment with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque last week.
engineers and contractors,” said TfL chief operating officer for surface transport
Garrett Emmerson. “I am sure that local residents and drivers alike will welcome this
spruce up to a much loved heritage structure in west London.”
Hounslow Council Leader Steve Curran added: “The bridge was opened to ease
congestion in 1933 and it’s still a vital part of our transport infrastructure in 2015.
We’re grateful to TfL for managing to keep the disruption caused by the essential
works to a minimum and that the bridge now has a new lease of life to keep it in use
for generations to come.
“Thanks also to the hard work of the engineers and other workers who were forced
carried out.”

NEW PEDESTRIAN
CROSSING AT NAGS HEAD

New pedestrian crossing at Nags Head on A1 Holloway Road opens
A new pedestrian crossing has opened across the Holloway Road in Nags Head,
Islington helping to provide an additional safer and more direct route across the road.
Funded by Transport for London’s (TfL’s) £4 billion Road Modernisation Plan, the
work has also seen the local area improved to make it more vibrant and accessible
for all, as well as providing new cycle parking and seating facilities.
The new signalised pedestrian crossing has long been called for in the local area,
and directly serves the centre of the main shopping parade in the Nag’s Head. As
well as the new crossing, the eastern side of Holloway Road has also been repaved,
with loading bays raised so they can be used by pedestrians when they are not in
use. New advanced stop lines for cyclists, additional cycle parking and new benches
have also been provided to create a better town centre environment.
Alan Bristow, Director of Road Space Management at TfL, said: “The A1 Holloway
Road is one of Islington’s busiest roads and is regularly used by pedestrians to travel
to work, head to the shops or visit friends and relatives. This new signalised
pedestrian crossing will ensure that the road is safer and provides better connectivity
between the shops and bus stops in the area, as well as improving facilities for
cyclists.”
Islington Council’s executive member for economic and community development,
Cllr Asima Shaikh, said: “This new crossing will not only make the road safer; it’ll
help to bring together two sides of one of the borough’s busiest streets. It’s an
excellent example of the council, the community, and TfL all coming together to
make one of our town centres a better place to live and work.”
Sharon Black, Chair of the Nags Head Town Centre Management Group, said: “The
Nags Head Town centre welcome the opening of the new Holloway Road crossing.
This will make it much easier and safer for pedestrians to use shops on both sides
the road, and it is hoped that this will lead to a better experience for shoppers and
increased trade for shops.”
The improvements to the A1 Holloway Road form part of TfL's Road Modernisation
Plan, the biggest investment in London’s roads for a generation. With a budget of
£4bn, the Road Modernisation Plan includes hundreds of transformational projects
on the road network. Working with London’s boroughs, it will make London’s roads
safer and more reliable, and make the Capital a better place in which to live, work
and travel. For more information please visit www.tfl.gov.uk/roads
Ends

Islington Tribune (Online / Print)
Shops hope Holloway Road pedestrian crossing will bring trade
boost - http://www.islingtontribune.com/news/2015/sep/shops-hope-holloway-road-
pedestrian-crossing-will-bring-trade-boost
4 September, 2015
SHOPS have welcomed a new pedestrian crossing across Holloway Road at Nag’s
Head.
The crossing has been funded by Transport for London’s £4billion road
modernisation plan.
Sharon Black, who chairs Nag’s Head Town Centre Management Group, said: “This
will make it much easier and safer for pedestrians to use shops on both sides of the
road. It is hoped this will lead to a better experience for shoppers and increased
trade for shops.”
Maria Dias, who works at the Deli Diner, said: “We are seeing more customers. It’s
useful, especially for older people.”
Islington Society chairman David Gibson said the crossing “unified” the town centre.
“We have endlessly been saying it’s a good idea to unite the two sides of the road,
that it’s got to be done,” he said.
As well as the new crossing, the eastern side of Holloway Road has been repaved,
with loading bays raised so they can be used by pedestrians when empty. New
advanced stop lines for cyclists, additional cycle parking and new benches have
been added.

TfL Source (Online)
Pedestrians benefit from a new crossing at Nags Head
A new signalised pedestrian crossing has opened across the Holloway Road,
Islington helping to provide an additional safer and more direct route across
the road.
04 September 2015 - Surface
A new signalised pedestrian crossing has opened across the Holloway Road,
Islington helping to provide an additional safer and more direct route across the road.
The eastern side of Holloway Road has also been repaved, loading bays raised so
they can be used by pedestrians when they are not in use. New advanced stop lines
for cyclists, additional cycle parking and new benches have also been provided to
create a better town centre environment.
Alan Bristow, Director of Road Space Management at TfL, said: ‘The A1 Holloway
Road is one of Islington’s busiest roads and is regularly used by pedestrians to travel
to work, head to the shops or visit friends and relatives. This new signalised
pedestrian crossing will ensure that the road is safer and provides better connectivity

between the shops and bus stops in the area, as well as improving facilities for
cyclists.’
The improvement work, part of our £4 billion Road Modernisation Plan, has seen the
local area become more vibrant and accessible for all.

PEDESTRIAN CROSSING
IMPROVEMENTS AT PUTNEY
HIGH STREET

TfL begins pedestrian crossing upgrade at Putney High Street
Transport for London’s work to upgrade the pedestrian crossing across Disraeli
Road and Putney High Street south will begin next week, Tuesday 1 September.
Part of TfL’s £4bn Road Modernisation Plan, the work will involve upgrading the
traffic signals to new energy efficient LED lighting and introducing Pedestrian
Countdown - which lets pedestrians know how long they have left to safely cross the
road.
The work will take around six weeks to complete and take place Monday to
Friday (08:00 and 18:00) and Saturdays (08:00 and 13:00), with electrical works
carried out between 22:00 and 05:00 to help reduce disruption.
Dana Skelley, Director of Asset Management for Surface Transport at TfL, said: “TfL
is committed to ensuring that pedestrians can make safe journeys on the road
network. By using the latest technology and equipment, we can provide them with
the safest environment possible.”
TfL's Road Modernisation Plan is the biggest investment in London’s roads for a
generation. With a budget of £4bn from now until 2021/22, the Road Modernisation
Plan includes hundreds of transformational projects on the road network. Working
with London’s boroughs, it will make the Capital’s roads safer and more reliable, and
London will be a better place in which to live, work and travel.
Ends

Wandsworth Guardian
Roadworks expected to be in place for four more weeks in Putney
town centre -
http://www.wandsworthguardian.co.uk/news/13719326.Roadworks_expected_to_be
_in_place_for_four_more_weeks_in_Putney_town_centre/?ref=mr&lp=1
Roads near Putney Station will be affected for the next four weeks
Lucy Dyer
Roadworks have begun in Putney town centre as part of a six-week upgrade in the
town centre.

Disraeli Road and Putney High Street south, near Putney Station, are being
modernised over the next four weeks as part of a £4bn London-wide Transport for
London project.
A new pedestrian countdown system is being implemented to let pedestrians know
how long they have left to safely cross the road and traffic signals are being
upgraded to new energy-efficient LED lighting.
The roadworks are taking place from Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm and
on Saturdays from 8am to 1pm.
Electrical works are being carried out between 10pm and 5am to minimise
disruption.
The works are part of Transport for London’s £4bn Road Modernisation Plan. More
than 430 sites have already been fitted with the pedestrian countdown technology,
designed to make the roads safer, and hundreds more are to be added across
London.
Dana Skelley, director of asset management for surface transport at TfL, said: "TfL is
committed to ensuring that pedestrians can make safe journeys on the road network.
"By using the latest technology and equipment, we can provide them with the safest
environment possible."

Wandsworth Radio interview with Dana Skelley
Interview: https://soundcloud.com/wandsworthradio/wandsworth-tonight-010915
(1.28 – 3.56 minutes)
Peta Fuller (Reporter): After earlier trial sites in Balham and Roehampton,
increasing numbers of Pedestrian Countdown timers are being rolled out across
Wandsworth, with works starting in Putney this week.
While the changes might seem small, they are part of a £4 billion project, planned by
Transport for London to make our streets safer.
A TfL road safety study showed two-thirds of pedestrians are confused about the
amount of time they have to cross a road safely at traffic lights, and during an off
street public trial of the technology, more than 85 percent of pedestrians felt safer
with the pedestrian countdown display.
Dana to Peta Fuller (Reporter): The previous arrangement for traffic signalling
introduced before Pedestrian Countdown was just to have a blackout period, so
people had the green inviting them to cross the road, but did not know how long –
whether it was at the beginning of the stage or the end for them to cross the road.
So, sometimes you’ve got people quickly making a decision to cross the road or you
might find vulnerable people who thought they got caught short, or did not know
whether to make a decision to start crossing the road.
By informing pedestrians about how much time is left to cross the road, they can
make a decision and therefore have a safer journey and environment. What we’re
also doing to crossings – which you might not notice is that for people who can’t see
or hear, we have audible signals, and we also have rotating cones underneath the
push button controls, so people who can’t hear are able to feel whether they have to
cross or not, so these are all for people with various disabilities.
Peta Fuller (Reporter) to Dana: So these are all the little things that make a big
difference if you’re a vulnerable road user?
Dana to Peta Fuller (Reporter): Exactly right. This aspect, is one aspect of a huge
unprecedented investment in roads in London – the biggest investment in a
generation – a £4 billion budget between now and 2022. And that Road
Modernisation Plan is a whole range of investment to make life in London safer and
better for people to move around – both pedestrians, cyclists and of course moving
our goods around London, and this is just one aspect of what we’re doing to make
life in London better.
Peta Fuller (Reporter): The timers will go in over the next six weeks at Putney
Bridge and Putney High Street intersection.
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Putney SW15
TfL to start 6 week project across Disraeli Road and Putney High
Street south -
http://www.putneysw15.com/default.asp?section=info&page=conputhighstxing001.ht
m
Transport for London’s work to upgrade the pedestrian crossing across Disraeli
Road and Putney High Street south will begin next week, Tuesday 1 September.
Part of TfL’s £4bn Road Modernisation Plan, the work will involve upgrading the
traffic signals to new energy efficient LED lighting and introducing Pedestrian
Countdown - which lets pedestrians know how long they have left to safely cross the
road.
The work will take around six weeks to complete and take place Monday to Friday
(08:00 and 18:00) and Saturdays (08:00 and 13:00), with electrical works carried out
between 22:00 and 05:00 to help reduce disruption.
Dana Skelley, Director of Asset Management for Surface Transport at TfL, said:
“TfL is committed to ensuring that pedestrians can make safe journeys on the road
network. By using the latest technology and equipment, we can provide them with
the safest environment possible.”
TfL told us that the Road Modernisation Plan is the biggest investment in London’s
roads for a generation. With a budget of £4bn from now until 2021/22, the Road
Modernisation Plan includes hundreds of transformational projects on the road
network. Working with London’s boroughs, it will make the Capital’s roads safer and
more reliable, and London will be a better place in which to live, work and travel.

PEDESTRIAN CROSSING
UPGRADE TO KENTISH
TOWN ROAD

Work to upgrade pedestrian crossing across Kentish Town Road
outside Camden Town station underway
Work to upgrade the pedestrian crossing across Kentish Town Road near Camden
Town station with the latest technology is nearing completion, making it safer and
more accessible for all.
The work, which began on Monday 10 August, is part of TfL’s £4bn Road
Modernisation Plan and will include upgrading the signals to new energy efficient
LED lighting and Pedestrian Countdown, which lets pedestrians know how long they
have left to safely cross the road.
A temporary pedestrian crossing is in place during the works, with the crossing due
to be fully reopened by the middle of September.
Iain Blackmore, Head of Traffic Infrastructure at Transport for London, said: “TfL is
committed to ensuring that pedestrians can make safe journeys on the road network.
By using the latest technology and equipment, we can provide them with the safest
environment possible.”
Ends

Intelligence Mobility Insight (Online)
Pedestrians benefit from roads plan -
http://www.intelligentmobilityinsight.com/news/CjJ/Pedestrians-benefit-from-roads-
plan
19 Aug 15 | United Kingdom
LONDON - Work to upgrade the pedestrian crossing across Kentish Town Road
near Camden Town station with the latest technology is nearing completion, making
it safer and more accessible.
The work, which began on last week, is part of Transports for London’s £4bn ($6bn)
Road Modernisation Plan and will include upgrading the signals to new energy
efficient LED lighting and installing Pedestrian Countdown, which lets pedestrians
know how long they have left to safely cross the road.
Iain Blackmore, head of traffic infrastructure at TfL, said: “We are committed to
ensuring that pedestrians can make safe journeys on the road network. By using the
latest technology and equipment, we can provide them with the safest environment
possible.”
generation. With a budget of £4bn from now until 2021/22, the plan includes
hundreds of transformational projects on the road network. Working with London’s
boroughs, it will make roads safer and more reliable.

JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS
AT
LEE GREEN

Essential road improvements at A20 Lee Green junction
Transport for London (TfL) has begun essential road improvements to the Lee Green
junction on the A20 in Lewisham, as part of its £4 billion Road Modernisation Plan.
A staggered two-stage pedestrian crossing will be built across all arms of the
junction, reducing waiting times for pedestrians and improving traffic flow. The
carriageway will also be widened along Lee High Road and Burnt Ash Road to make
it more accessible for motorists and pedestrians. Safe areas for right-turning traffic
will also be more clearly marked out. This will enable all motorists to see traffic from
both directions, helping to prevent collisions.
The work will take place during day time hours and is expected to last until Friday 18
December. Should any road closures be required to complete elements of the
scheme, alternative diversion routes will be in place to minimise disruption.
Alan Bristow, Director of Road Space Management at TfL, said: “Lee Green is a vital
junction for pedestrians and motorists and links the busy Burnt Ash Road and Eltham
Road.
These pedestrian and carriageway improvements reflect our commitment to making
the roads safer and more accessible for all. Improving traffic flow will also allow
drivers to reach their destinations more quickly – reducing unnecessary delay.”
The improvements to the A20 Lee High Road and Eltham Road at this junction form
part of TfL's Road Modernisation Plan, the biggest investment in London’s roads for
a generation. With a budget of £4bn, the Road Modernisation Plan includes
boroughs, it will make London’s roads safer and more reliable, and make the Capital
a better place in which to live, work and travel.
Follow @TfLTrafficNews for instant travel updates, and tfl.gov.uk/trafficnews for
further information about traffic along the A20 and across the Capital.
End

Bromley News Shopper (Online)
Roadworks to improve the Lee Green junction along the A20 in
Lewisham are underway -
http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/13581329.Road_improvements_underway_alo
ng_A20_in_Lewisham/
Roadworks underway along A20 in Lewisham
Rebecca Flood, reporter / Friday 7 August 2015
Work is underway to improve the Lee Green junction along the A20 in Lewisham.
Transport for London (TfL) has begun the ‘essential’ road improvements as part of a
£4 billion Road Modernisation Plan.
Some planned changes include widening the carriageway along Lee High Road and
Burnt Ash Road.
Areas for right-turning traffic will be clearly marked out, and a new pedestrian
crossing will be built across all arms of the junction.
Alan Bristow, director of road space management at TfL, said: “Lee Green is a vital
junction for pedestrians and motorists and links the busy Burnt Ash Road and Eltham
Road.

“These pedestrian and carriageway improvements reflect our commitment to making
the roads safer and more accessible for all. Improving traffic flow will also allow
drivers to reach their destinations more quickly – reducing unnecessary delay.”
Work should be completed by December 18 and will take place during the day.
Should any roads need to be closed a diversion will be clearly signposted.

South London Press (Online)
Junction improvements start on A20 at Lewisham's Lee Green -
http://www.southlondon-
today.co.uk/article.cfm?id=769&headline=Junction%20improvements%20start%20o
n%20A20%20at%20Lewisham%27s%20Lee%20Green&year=2015
Tuesday, 4 August 2015
By Kate Gould
WORK has started on improvements to a junction as part of a £4billion road
modernisation plan.
A staggered two-stage pedestrian crossing will be built across all arms of the Lee
Green junction on the A20 in Lewisham.
Transport for London hopes it will reduce waiting times for pedestrians and improve
traffic flow.
The carriageway will be widened along Lee High Road and Burnt Ash Road to make
it more accessible for motorists and pedestrians.
Safe areas for right-turning traffic will also be more clearly marked out. This will
enable all motorists to see traffic from both directions, helping to prevent collisions.
The work is expected to last until Friday, December 18.

REFURBISHMENT TO
SOUTH WOODFORD
VIADUCTS

Transport for London (TfL) will be carrying out major refurbishment works to the
A406 Nightingale and Woodford Viaducts in South Woodford and around the junction
with the M11 this month.
The work, which will start during the August Bank Holiday and last for around a
month, will include waterproofing and joint replacements to strengthen the viaduct.
This will require a number of weekend and night-time closures in one direction of this
section of the A406, as well as significant lane restrictions in both directions
throughout September. The refurbishment works for both structures have been
combined into one set of road works to keep overall traffic disruption in the area to a
minimum. The works have also been coordinated to avoid other major works in the
area throughout the Summer.
During the road and lane closures, drivers should expect delays, particularly during
peak hours (07:00-10:00 and 16:00-19:00 during the week, 10:00-18:00 at
weekends). From, 3-15 September 2015, drivers are strongly advised to use the
M25 instead of the A406 around north east London where possible to complete their
journey.
The main traffic impacts will be:
Friday 28 August 22:00 - Monday 31 August 2015 05:00
 The slip road from A406 northbound to the M11 will be closed, with traffic will
be diverted via the A406 Waterworks roundabout
Monday 31 August - Thursday 3 September 2015 (night time only)
 The A406 northbound will be closed from Redbridge roundabout to Charlie
Brown's roundabout overnight from 22:00 to 05:00 each night, with traffic
diverted via the A12 and A1400
Thursday 3 September 05:00 - Tuesday 15 September 2015 22:00
 The A406 will be reduced to a single lane in each direction between
Redbridge roundabout and Charlie Brown's roundabout. Drivers should
expect delays of up to 45 minutes on the A406, A12, A13 and A503 at peak
times, and are advised to use the M25 instead of the A406 where possible
Tuesday 15 September - Friday 18 September 2015 (night time only)
 The A406 southbound will be closed from Charlie Brown's roundabout to
Redbridge roundabout overnight from 22:00 to 05:00 each night, with traffic
diverted via the A1400 and A12
Friday 18 September 22:00 - Sunday 20 September 2015 23:59
 The slip road from M11 to the A406 southbound will be closed, with traffic
diverted via the A406 Waterworks roundabout
Dana Skelley, Director of Asset Management in Surface Transport at TfL, said: “The
A406 is possibly one of the busiest roads in Europe and is used by thousands of
families, businesses and holidaymakers every day. All this traffic means that we

need to keep it well maintained. Waterproofing and repairing the Nightingale and
Woodford Viaducts in Woodford is vital work and will prolong their use. We apologise
for any traffic delays caused and will be working day and night to minimise
disruption.”
The improvement work along the A406 form part of TfL's Road Modernisation Plan,
the biggest investment in London’s roads for a generation. With a budget of £4bn,
the Road Modernisation Plan includes hundreds of transformational projects on the
road network. Working with London’s boroughs, it will make London’s roads safer
and more reliable, and make the Capital a better place in which to live, work and
travel.
further information about traffic along the A406 and across the Capital.
End

Ilford Recorder (Online)
A406 roadworks until September to cause traffic problems in
Woodford and Ilford -
http://www.ilfordrecorder.co.uk/news/a406_roadworks_until_september_to_cause_tr
affic_problems_in_woodford_and_ilford_1_4212574
28 August 2015
Ralph Blackburn
There will be congestion in Redbridge due to roadworks on the North Circular until September
20.
Repairs to the junction of the North Circular (A406) and the M11 will cause
congestion in the surrounding roads, from now until September 20.
Delays should be expected when travelling on the A406, around Ilford and
Woodford, particularly during peak hours.
Drivers are advised to use the M25 when possible.
For today and the duration of the bank holiday weekend, the slip road from the A406
northbound to the M11 will be closed.
From Monday to Thursday the A406 northbound will be closed overnight between
Redbridge roundabout and Charlie Brown’s roundabout.

Between Thursday and September 15 the road will be reduced to a single lane,
between the same areas.
The A406 southbound will be shut from Charlie Brown’s roundabout to Redbridge
roundabout overnight.
From 10pm on September 18 to September 20 the M11 slip road southbound will be
shut.
For up to date information see the Recorder’s travel updates.

PEDESTRIAN CROSSING
UPGRADE AT WEST
CROMWELL ROAD

TfL to upgrade pedestrian crossings at West Cromwell Road
junction on Talgarth Road
On Monday 7 September, TfL began major pedestrian crossing upgrades to the
crossing along the West Cromwell Road at the junction with Talgarth Road.
Carried out as part of TfL’s £4bn Road Modernisation Plan, the work will involve
introducing Pedestrian Countdown, which helps pedestrians know how long they
have left to safely cross the road, as well as new rotating cones underneath the push
button controls, to make them fully accessible. The lights will also be fitted with the
latest energy efficient LED lighting.
The work will take around 14 weeks to complete and take place Monday to
Friday (08:00 and 18:00) and (22:00 and 05:00) to avoid disruption during peak
times, and on Saturdays (08:00 and 13:00). A temporary pedestrian crossing will be
in place while the work takes place.
Dana Skelley, Director of Asset Management for Surface Transport at TfL, said: “Our
£4 Billion Road Modernisation Plan aims to make life in London safer and better for
people to move around. This is just one aspect of our wide and varied work
including improving pedestrian crossings across the Capital.”
Ends

Get West London Today (Online)
Transport for London commence 14-week works to improve
pedestrian crossing
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/west-london-news/transport-london-
commence-14-week-10014645
9 September 2015
By Goolistan Cooper
It is part of the same £4bn package to improve roads that saw the
restrengthening of the Hammersmith Flyover
West Cromwell Road at the junction of Talgarth Road
Work has begun to upgrade the pedestrian crossing along West Cromwell Road at
the junction with Talgarth Road.
It started on Monday (September 7) and is expected to take 14 weeks. Once
complete, the crossing in Hammersmith will have a pedestrian countdown, which
helps pedestrians know how long they have left to safely cross the road, as well as
new rotating cones underneath the push button controls, to make them fully
accessible.
The lights will also be fitted with the latest energy efficient LED lighting.

The work is part of Transport for London's £4bn Road Modernisation Plan which saw
refurbishments to the Hammersmith Flyover recently completed.
Work will take place Monday to Friday 8am-6pm and 10pm-5am, and on Saturdays
from 8am-1pm, with a temporary pedestrian crossing in place while work takes
place.

FOOTBRIDGE
MAINTENANCE WORK
ACROSS A4 GREAT WEST
ROAD

Essential footbridge maintenance work across A4 Great West Road
to begin this weekend
Transport for London (TfL) is carrying out essential maintenance work to the
footbridge over the A4 Great West Road in Hounslow, as part of its wider £4 billion
Road Modernisation Plan.
During the work, the footbridge will be removed and refurbished off site for
approximately eight weeks. Pedestrians will be guided to cross the road at either
Riverbank Way to the east of the bridge or at Harlequin Avenue to the west.
To help minimise disruption, the footbridge will be removed overnight on the 12 – 13
September and reinstalled on the 7-8 November, with the A4 closed in both
directions between Boston Manor Road and Syon Lane while this is carried out.
TfL will also take the opportunity to install new vehicle protection barriers during night
time lane closures (22:30 to 05:00) between Monday 14 September and Friday 23
October.
Dana Skelley, Director of Asset Management for Surface Transport at TfL, said: “The
improvements to the footbridge on the A4 Great West Road will enable pedestrians,
including those with push chairs and wheelchair users to cross the road safely. This
is part of our commitment to create pedestrian and urban environments that are
safer and cared for.”
The refurbishment of the A4 Great West Road forms part of TfL's Road
Modernisation Plan, the biggest investment in London’s roads for a generation. With
a budget of £4bn from now until 2021/22, the Road Modernisation Plan includes
boroughs, it will make our roads safer and more reliable, and London will be a better
place in which to live, work and travel.
further information about traffic along the Great West Road and across the Capital.
Ends

Get West London – Hounslow (Online)
Brentford footbridge over A4 to be removed for refurbishment –
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/west-london-news/brentford-footbridge-over-
a4-removed-10017720
11 September 2015
By Robert Cumber
The bridge will be removed this weekend and renovated off-site before being
reinstalled in early November
The footbridge over the A4 in Brentford
A footbridge over the A4 Great West Road in Brentford will be removed for two
months while it is refurbished.
The bridge, opposite Currys and PC World, on the borders of Brentford and Osterley,
will be removed overnight on September 12/13 and renovated off site before being
reinstalled on November 7/8.
The A4 will be closed in both directions between Boston Manor Road and Syon Lane
while the bridge is being removed and replaced.
Pedestrians are advised to cross at Riverbank Way to the east or Harlequin Avenue
to the west while the bridge is out of action.

Transport for London (TfL) said the essential maintenance work would make the
crossing accessible to wheelchair users and parents with push chairs.
It said night-time lane closures would also be in place on the road between
September 14 and October 23, from 10.30pm-5am, to enable the installation of new
vehicle protection barriers.

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