A message is in from the highways engineers about the improvements for pedestrian crossing facilities at the busy Ruskin Road/Park Lane junction in Carshalton.

Dear Councillors

I am pleased to say that TfL have confirmed that they are happy with the proposed junction signal modifications with pedestrian phase.  They have advised that they will be looking to install pedestrian countdown units as part of this scheme, which is also good news. 

TfL must still confirm a date when they will be carrying out the signal modification works on site, but it is anticipated to be September 2013.  We will be programming a Contractor to start on site in advance of this date (2-3 weeks) to carry out the required civils works (kerbs, tactile paving, ducting etc.).

To improve visibility at the pedestrian crossing points north and south of junction with Ruskin Road and to prevent obstructive parking which may occur after removal of refuge island on south side of Park Lane, I am proposing Double Yellow Line ‘At Any Time’ waiting restrictions on the east side of Park Lane.  I would like to proceed with the Statutory Consultation for this Double Yellow Line proposal next week.  Could you please let me know, as soon as you can, if you have any concerns/objections to this proposal before the Statutory Consultation begins?

Any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Kind Regards

David Waugh

Project Engineer, LB Sutton Tel: 020 8770 6431 Mobile: 079 2836 9752