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Resurfacing:  High Street Brentford / Kew Bridge Road from 4 February

The Borough’s contractors will be undertaking resurfacing on the above roads from 4 to 13 February.  The works will start at 8pm each night and will finish at 5am approximately, starting at Pottery Road and proceeding eastwards to Kew Bridge junction.Please avoid this route if possible during those hours.Chris Calvi-Freeman Head of TransportLondon Borough of Hounslow(on behalf of the Highways Infrastructure Manager)

Chris Calvi-Freeman ● 6382d11 Comments

Isn't one of the issues at the Kew Bridge junction the phasing of the lights? I walk to work from Brentford across the bridge as it is quicker than the bus. I often see that whilst traffic is jammed back to Brentford the traffic coming northbound across Kew Bridge speeds through with the bias on the lights in favour of those coming across the bridge - a lot shorter hold.Having said that half term weeks are a joy - just goes to show what effect the school run has.

John Wood ● 6367d

ChrisExcellent new surfacing job and wideneing of the road to accommodate 'fussy cyclists' (and yes I do ride a bike - in summer).But more importantly very good news about the removal of that small stretch of bus lane! I wrote (as Secretary of the Holland Gardens Residents Community) to Councillor Cadbury copied to the Traffic Team beginning December 2005 to have this removed and am ecstatic you have taken this view seriously. We should all see improved eastbound traffic flows around Kew Bridge now.

Stephen Browne ● 6371d

The resurfacing and line marking works have now been completed.  Reconstruction of the kerb line on the south side of the road, in close cooperation with Thames Water (as they undertook their mains replacement programme) has resulted in sufficient space to accommodate a 1.5m wide westbound cycle lane on the carriageway, replacing the former on-footway cycle track which was unpopular with cyclists.  A green surface will be installed shortly, and a consultation will shortly be undertaken to establish whether there is support for a short term parking and loading bay in the footway outside Regatta Point, which would allow the installation of double yellow lines along the south side kerb line, ensuing that parked vehicles do not obstruct the cycle lane. We have also taken the opportunity, on an experimental basis, to remove the last section of the eastbound bus lane, between Green Dragon Lane and the approach to Kew Bridge junction.  This will hopefully reduce delays to city-bound traffic (including buses) on those occasions when a delay in Kew/Richmond causes a tailback over the Kew Bridge and onto Kew Bridge Road.

Chris Calvi-Freeman ● 6372d

Thanks very much for those encouraging words Stephen.  I have copied your message to Sonny Pham, the Area Highways Engineer, who will be delighted to receive such positive feedback.  He’s on site this evening with the resurfacing contractor and getting the line-marking started.

Chris Calvi-Freeman ● 6379d

ChrisBeing extremely intrigued by the statement 'use alternative routes' on the signs on the High Street last Friday I contacted Mr Sonny Pham and discussed the lack of options for us (Holland Gardens, no exit road straight out into the road resurfacing) and despite us arranging emergency access via our neighbours (Travelodge Hotel onto North Road) we haven't had to use it at all.I must say very efficient - well done and please pass the message on to Mr Pham.236 apartments + 96 room hotel and no disruption to traffic flow - deserves a gold star IMO.

Stephen Browne ● 6380d

Thanks for that Steve.This is just a message bump to remind drivers to avoid this route in the evenings if at all possible until the resurfacing is completed.Nights one and two are done; at least 6 more to go, depending on the weather.

Chris Calvi-Freeman ● 6381d

Many thanks for this info Chris. I wish there were more like-minded officers at the Council keeping the public informed. Much appreciated.

Steve Taylor ● 6382d

Just remember Vanessa, the road surfaces are worse on Mars...

Chris Calvi-Freeman ● 6382d

Oh joy! How lucky are we?

Vanessa Smith ● 6382d

London Road starts 26 February from Busch Corner, immediately after Thames Water finishes its water mains work at the Field Lane/Brent Lea end, which is now programmed for 5-24 February.

Chris Calvi-Freeman ● 6382d

What about the London bloody road????????????????????I can't keep buying new shock absorbers!

Mick OBrien ● 6382d