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Major Road Works Signal Chaos for Kew Bridge

For those who only read the Forum and not the front page....A316 via Hogarth roundabout and Chalkers Corner, or Twichenham Road (A310) and London Road roundabout, would appear to be a better bet than queuing at the Kew if you are heading towards Richmond. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Road closures due to Transco gas main repairs Transco will begin undertaking works to repair a gas leak on the north side of Kew Bridge at the traffic signal junction of the A315 Kew Bridge Road and the A205 Kew Bridge from 10.00 a.m. on Monday 17th November. The work may extend until Sunday 23rd November.The location of the repairs will unfortunately necessitate closing off the right-turn from the A315 Kew Bridge Road onto the A205 southbound, and narrowing the southbound traffic approaching the bridge to one lane.Traffic heading towards the junction from Brentford and wishing to turn right to enter Strand-on-the-Green or travel south over Kew Bridge will be diverted up to and around Chiswick Roundabout.Advance warning will be given on variable message signs on the A4, M4 and on the A316 and the traffic signals both at the junction and at the Chiswick Roundabout will be monitored and timings adjusted to maximise traffic flows.However major delays to traffic can be expected in this area and motorists are advised to seek alternative routes where possible.

Chris Calvi-Freeman ● 6566d2 Comments

In response to information provided by the Borough, TfL and the Police have made some changes to traffic management at the worksite.The right turn from CHR into Lionel Road South has been closed.  There is now a continuous row of cones and barriers with police tape along the centre of the Chiswick High Road carriageway from Stile Hall Gardens to the Kew Bridge junction.  This was introduced primarily to prevent traffic from Kew Bridge Road u-turning to access Kew Bridge, but by preventing all turning movements the whole stretch is running a bit more smoothly.The traffic signals are being monitored continuously by TfL and adjusted to try to optimise traffic flows.Meanwhile, National Grid is working 24 hour days to try to fully diagnose and fix the gas leak problem.Drivers would be wise to steer clear of the site if at all possible for at least the next few days.

Chris Calvi-Freeman ● 6562d

Message this morning from TfL:"The final leak repair took National Grid longer than they were expecting. Nonetheless the backfilling and concrete pouring were completed yesterday lunchtime. After 24 hours for the concrete to cure, blacktop will be laid today. That will need a few hours to cool.National Grid say the site will be cleared and all restrictions lifted first thing tomorrow morning."

Chris Calvi-Freeman ● 6560d