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 TfL local media briefing Islington Gazette (Print) Islington Tribune (Print / Online) TfL Source (Online)

4. Pedestrian crossing improvements at Putney High Street TfL local media briefing Wandsworth Guardian Wandsworth Radio interview Putney SW15

5. Pedestrian crossing upgrade to Kentish Town Road TfL local media briefing Intelligent Mobility Insight

6. Junction improvements at Lee Green TfL local media briefing Bromley News Shopper TfL (Online) South London Press (Online)

7. Refurbishment to South Woodford viaducts TfL local media briefing Ilford Recorder (Online) Ilford Recorder (Print)

8. Pedestrian crossing upgrade at West Cromwell Road TfL local media briefing Get West London Today (Online)

9. Footbridge maintenance work across A4 Great West Road

TfL local media briefing

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

Chiswick Herald (Online)

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

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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.

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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 much loved heritage structure in west London.”

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 to work odd shifts to keep the bridge open most of the time the work was being 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. 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 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 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. 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.

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.”

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.

“Restoring the Grade II listed Chiswick Bridge has been a labour of love for both our

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

to work odd shifts to keep the bridge open most of the time the work was being

carried out.”

NEW PEDESTRIAN CROSSING AT NAGS HEAD

TfL local media briefing

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 Gazette (Print)

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 local media briefing 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.

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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. Ends

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.htm

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

TfL local media briefing 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.” 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

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.”

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 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

TfL local media briefing

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 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. 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_along_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%20on%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

TfL local media briefing 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. Follow @TfLTrafficNews for instant travel updates, and tfl.gov.uk/trafficnews for 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_traffic_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 local media briefing

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.” 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

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

TfL local media briefing 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 hundreds of transformational projects on the road network. Working with London’s boroughs, it will make our roads safer and more reliable, and London will be 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 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.