Sutton Council are about to introduce the first phase of its temporary changes in the area to make space for additional walking and cycling.
This follows an announcement from government that Council's would receive funding to make these temporary changes, so that it is easier for people to social distance when outside their homes.
Sutton Council has just announced its first phase of temporary measures which should be in place using temporary materials by the end of May. Below, I’ve listed them with an outline of each scheme.
They’re supposed to be short term, built with flexible, temporary materials so they can easily be changed or removed once people have seen them in action. Below are just the first schemes, with larger schemes being drawn up for a few months down the line.
The plans are below as described to me, the council haven’t yet released drawings.
Roundshaw
Mollison Drive near Roundshaw Park and Phoenix Centre. Widen the footway on the shop / Phoenix Centre side.
Wallington
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Woodcote Road, high street area, loading bays outside KFC. Keep some loading bays while closing off others to create extra pavement width for people to queue safely for shops and walk past.
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Sandy Lane South, outside Bandon Hill Primary. Widen pavement outside school to create extra space for pedestrians.
Hackbridge
London Road / Hackbridge Road outside Sainsbury’s. Close parking bays around corner and towards the school to widen the pavement.
Sutton Town Centre
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Throwley Way - Benhill Road to Toucan Crossing opposite Lodge Place. Reduce traffic to one lane by widening pavement on the inside lane to create extra space for walking, running, cycling.
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Throwley Way - pedestrian crossing south of Greyhound Road to Manor Park. As with plan one above, use barriers or cones to protect the inside traffic lane for walking, running, and cycling.
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St Nicholas Way - from south of Hill Road (end of red route) to St Nicholas Road. As with 1 and 2, the inside traffic lane will be converted with barriers and cones to create walking, running, and cycling space.
Worcester Park
Central Road, railway bridge. Using barriers, reduce the road width under the railway bridge to create a lane in each direction for cycling.
Belmont
Moore Way / Homeland Drive to Overton Park. Widen the north footway with barriers to create more space for distancing when walking to and from the park.
I want to hear your feedback about how these schemes are (or are not) working, but also about future ideas for walking and cycling in Carshalton and Wallington. Please get in touch with your views.