Beckenham Improvements work update 23 April 2018
Diversion of 352 Bus will now take place from the end of April
From the end of April, (exact date unknown yet) the High Street from Kelsey Square to the War Memorial will not be two way. This is to create sufficient safe space for the contractors to carry out works on the opposite side of the road. The 352 bus will therefore have to be diverted up the High Street and around Rectory Road.
Completed works
- Kerbing has continued to The Drive whilst the paving has reached the Nationwide.
- The tactile paving at Thornton’s Corner has been replaced but not yet cleaned.
- The crossing point on the junction of The Drive has been slightly relocated and a ramp installed. This ramp although yellow has tarmac underneath to make it more rigid. The height of the existing kerb at this location is fairly low and should not be too steep for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
Thames Water has reported a water leak outside Superdrug. The repair will require new paving to be dug up by Thames Water and then reinstated. The Project team recognise the frustration this further disruption may cause however it is beyond their control.
The project team are aware that having to divert pedestrian access on to rough granite setts parking areas has been uncomfortable for some residents. However this has been necessitated by maintaining access to shops during opening hours.
Next week’s works.
- Footway and kerbing will continue west to The Drive. This phase of works is anticipated to be complete by the 30th April 2018.
- On Beckenham Green the entrance bollards will be removed and further temporary resurfacing will be laid in preparation of the final resurfacing.
- The damage to the wall at Beckenham Junction station will be repaired by Tuesday.