Forum topic: Concern over planned closures of Bowes Road section of North Circular Road

This week’s Enfield Independent carried a traffic regulation notice from TfL stating that cycle improvements works (unspecified) on the A406 would result in eastbound traffic being diverted along Powys Lane, Aldermans Hill and Green Lanes and westbound traffic via Green Lanes, Aldermans Hill, Powys Lane and Wilmer Way at unspecified times from 5 Jan to 31 Dec 2019!

Even if infrequently invoked these diversions would have potentially devastating effects on already busy roads and add potentially large loads to local pollution levels.

I therefore asked Councillor Daniel Andersen whether Enfield knew about this. His answer is:

I understand that officers first became aware of this earlier in the week and immediately raised concerns with TfL. 

It now appears that there are also some issues regarding the proposed cycle route south of the NCR and the cost of the scheme. The bottom line is that the works will now not be taking place until next financial year, so we have time to properly engage with TfL about the traffic management arrangements.

I have made clear my dissatisfaction with TfL’s lack of engagement.