WBRA are disappointed in TfL’s handling of the bus diversions. The bus stops along Bromley Road and the High Street still show the diverted buses as stopping there. The stop used by the 352 on Rectory Rd does not show that the diverted 54 and 354 do stop there. The signs telling people of the changes are very small and usually facing away from the shelter so people queuing don’t actually see them!
Helen McConnell, the liaison officer for Conways, has sent the first of weekly update reports on progress. You can download the whole report here 27 March.
First week update report
Work has proceeded in line with expectations, with work continuing to be finished at the Beckenham Junction and the traffic management measures installed and working reasonably well.
The Council has been monitoring traffic conditions to make sure that vehicles can access the town centre and as part of this, traffic engineers are currently examining whether further measures can be taken to minimise congestion and potential ‘rat running’. Specifically, reports about HGVs using The Drive are being investigated and the potential to rephase the traffic lights at Beckenham Junction are being examined following some reports of traffic queuing, affecting bus journeys and other motorists.
Work for the week ahead
Work on the raised footway between Coppers Restaurant and Spa will be completed by Monday of this week and the steps will be opened up. Excavation work will then take place at the corner of Bromley Rd with High Street by Nat West. Customers requiring the ATM will have to access this via the steps on the lower section of the High Street.
Additional work will be taking place at the junction of Albemarle Rd on the forecourt to Kinleigh estate agents.
Work on the Thai Restaurant Corner and around into Rectory Rd will be completed towards the end of the week, with all barriers then removed, bringing the approach to the traffic lights back to two lane traffic.
Work on the Church Green side of the High Street continues with kerbing being laid and some paving and therefore barriers will remain in place.