Estreham Road is expected to be closed from 10 am on 17th February until 4 pm on 18th February 2020 to enable Thames Water drainage works to be carried out.
A temporary traffic order will stop vehicles from entering that length of Estreham Road between Eucalyptus Mews and Hambro Road.
Alternative routes for affected vehicles will be available via Natal Road, Streatham High Road and Greyhound Lane and Lewin Road.
If the works cannot be carried out or completed during this time then the traffic order would allow works to continue for longer.
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Thursday, 30 January 2020
Thursday, 15 March 2018
Have your say on changes to Pathfield Road, Public meeting Tues 20 March
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| Cllr Scott Ainslie: addressing residents' concerns |
Following
calls from residents to address rat-running and parking congestion on Pathfield Road
Green Party councillor Scott Ainslie has secured a public meeting with council officers to discuss changes to
the road lay-out on Tuesday 20 March.
Public meeting
6pm - 7.30pm
Tuesday 20 March
Scout Hut, 39 Estreham
Rd SW16 5PQ
Scott has been raising with council officers the huge problems since the closure of Estreham Road to northbound traffic as part of a Quietways cycle route and pushing for them to be addressed.
Sunday, 28 January 2018
Scott wins action on Pathfield Rd congestion
Green Party councillor Scott Ainslie has been requesting council officers respond to the problems, which have worsened since the closure of Estreham Road to northbound traffic as part of a Quietways cycle route connecting south Lambeth with central London.
Tuesday, 25 April 2017
Have your say on Estreham Rd closure trial
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| Cllr Scott Ainslie helping to inform motorists |
Lambeth Council and Sustrans want to hear your views on the scheme.
Click here to have your say.
Tuesday, 1 November 2016
Teething problems as Quietway trial begins
Scott got stuck in directing the traffic on Monday as Lambeth Council and cycling organisation Sustrans introduced a 6-month trial of a safer "Quietway" cycle route through this part of Streatham.
Wednesday, 21 September 2016
Quietways road closure trial to go ahead
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| Artists impression of traffic filter at Streatham Common station |
Estreham Road is part of the proposed Quietway 5, providing a safer cycle route between Waterloo and Croydon. In Lambeth its route would run north from Ellison Rd along Estreham Road, under the rail bridge on Potters Lane and then onto Conyer’s Road towards Waterloo.
Currently, Estreham Road is used by over 3000 vehicles on an average working day and is seen by some as a rat-run to avoid Streatham High Road.
During the consultation earlier this year, local residents raised concerns about access to people's homes, congestion on surrunding roads and the design and siting of the traffic filter, which will allow two-way access to cyclists. Around 56 per cent of the 139 people who responded supported or partially supported the trial closure.
In an email to residents on 31 August, Lambeth writes:
"The
scheme is intended to be introduced as a six-month trial in order to assess the
impact of the changes. Lambeth Council will conduct pre and post implementation
monitoring during this period.
The
six-month trial period will form a further public consultation period in
relation to the proposals, and any representations received during this period
in support or opposition to the scheme will feed into the assessment process.
At
the end of the six-month trial period, the
council will take a decision as to whether to make the scheme permanent (by
introducing a permanent traffic order), or to remove the one-way closure.
Construction
of the scheme is planned to begin in September/October 2016. Lambeth Council
will write to local residents and businesses with details of the planned works."
Thursday, 15 October 2015
Trial road closure on Estreham Road
A number of residents have been in touch about a trial road closure which is being proposed on Estreham Road, and in particular expressed their concern about the lack of council consultation.
The Council (along with TfL and Sustrans) is proposing a trial traffic filter (a block in the road to prevent vehicles travelling along it) for three months.
Residents are now being asked whether they want the trial to go ahead. The text of the letter is below, and this will be sent to residents in the next 48 hours setting out the details. Please do respond using the online consultation. There will also be a drop-in session on Saturday 17th of October 1pm-3pm , followed by Thursday 22nd of October 4-7pm at Streatham Scouts, 39 Estreham road, where you can ask questions and make your views known in person.
Dear Resident,
Sustrans, Transport for London and Lambeth council are proposing a temporary trial traffic filter in order to reduce the volume of traffic cutting through the area. This temporary trial is likely to last for three months starting in December 2015.
Residents and locals are encouraged to fill out the enclosed survey or the online version so we can gain an understanding of your views.
During the trial Estreham Road would be closed to through-traffic near Streatham Common Station using a traffic filter (position is marked on the map), which would allow us to understand the effects of the change to traffic flow.
A traffic filter is usually in the form of bollards, trees or planters which prevent motor vehicles cutting through.
Residents would still be able to access their homes and local businesses by car.
The formal consultation period would start once the trial was in place. The official consultation will be available at: www.lambeth.gov.uk.
This work is part of creating the Quietway cycle route from Waterloo to Croydon. Estreham Road is already part of an existing cycle route though suffers from a high level of non-residential cut-through traffic. The reduction in motor traffic is expected to make the area more pleasant to live in and support more people to walk, cycle or play.
You can respond to the online consultation here
The following Frequently Asked Questions are also being sent to residents.
Q) What are Quietways?
Quietways are direct and easy to follow cycle routes in London on quiet roads, parks and waterways. They’ll make it easier for many local people who would like to try cycling, but would rather not cycle on main roads. Quietways provide an opportunity for communities to benefit from Transport for London (TfL) investment that can make local streets more attractive for everyone.
Q) Why Estreham?
Estreham road is a residential street and already part of an existing cycle route. Although it is not a perfect cycle route at the moment it is far more suitable for cycling than many of the surrounding streets. The proposed route alignment for the Quietway has been decided with feasibility studies from Transport for London and the borough.
Q) How will a reduction in motor traffic improve the area?
Neighbourhoods are more likely to have better community links if there are low traffic levels. There are also many examples to show that reducing through motor traffic reduces crime and makes neighbourhoods more attractive to live in and pass through.
Q) Will I still be able to drive to my home / place of interest during the proposed trial?
Yes, you would still be able to access everywhere on Estreham road by car, although you may have to take a slightly different route. Please see above map to see where the traffic filter would be and how this may change your route.
Q) Why a traffic filter rather than traffic calming measures?
Traffic filters have been proven to reduce the volume of through motor traffic while at the same time creating a nicer environment for people to live, travel, play and shop. Residents would benefit from cleaner air and safer streets.
Q) Why have a temporary trial?
The temporary trial would give us an opportunity to understand the impact of the changes in the real world that no traffic modelling could tell us. In some cases these changes reduce overall traffic levels. We would carefully review all the data from the trial after three months in order to make a decision about the next steps. We need at least this much time to allow for changes to traffic and behaviour to take place. It would need to go through a formal consultation process for the filter to ever to be made permanent.
Q) Will this mean heavier motor traffic on surrounding roads?
People tend to use Estreham Road as a cut through to avoid using Greyhound Lane and Streatham High Road. Some of the traffic would stick to those A roads which are designed for heavier traffic. We would monitor traffic levels on the surrounding network to measure the impact during the three month trial. In other examples we see a permanent reduction in traffic as behaviour changes. This reduction in traffic is usually due to people either combining journeys or changing modes of transport all together.
Q) Will this mean loss of parking?
No loss in parking at all.
Q) What is the consultation process?
We are communicating the details to local residents via posted letters, leaflets, on street posters, local door knocking, drop in sessions and mailing list email updates. Residents and non-residents are encouraged to fill out a pre consultation survey (link below and paper copy included) this is so we can fairly assess points of view on the trial. The formal consultation would begin with the trial and consist of formal consultation forms and events for residents. Traffic on the wider network would be monitored to assess any impact.
The Council (along with TfL and Sustrans) is proposing a trial traffic filter (a block in the road to prevent vehicles travelling along it) for three months.
Residents are now being asked whether they want the trial to go ahead. The text of the letter is below, and this will be sent to residents in the next 48 hours setting out the details. Please do respond using the online consultation. There will also be a drop-in session on Saturday 17th of October 1pm-3pm , followed by Thursday 22nd of October 4-7pm at Streatham Scouts, 39 Estreham road, where you can ask questions and make your views known in person.
Dear Resident,
Sustrans, Transport for London and Lambeth council are proposing a temporary trial traffic filter in order to reduce the volume of traffic cutting through the area. This temporary trial is likely to last for three months starting in December 2015.
Residents and locals are encouraged to fill out the enclosed survey or the online version so we can gain an understanding of your views.
A traffic filter is usually in the form of bollards, trees or planters which prevent motor vehicles cutting through.
Residents would still be able to access their homes and local businesses by car.
The formal consultation period would start once the trial was in place. The official consultation will be available at: www.lambeth.gov.uk.
This work is part of creating the Quietway cycle route from Waterloo to Croydon. Estreham Road is already part of an existing cycle route though suffers from a high level of non-residential cut-through traffic. The reduction in motor traffic is expected to make the area more pleasant to live in and support more people to walk, cycle or play.
You can respond to the online consultation here
The following Frequently Asked Questions are also being sent to residents.
Q) What are Quietways?
Quietways are direct and easy to follow cycle routes in London on quiet roads, parks and waterways. They’ll make it easier for many local people who would like to try cycling, but would rather not cycle on main roads. Quietways provide an opportunity for communities to benefit from Transport for London (TfL) investment that can make local streets more attractive for everyone.
Q) Why Estreham?
Estreham road is a residential street and already part of an existing cycle route. Although it is not a perfect cycle route at the moment it is far more suitable for cycling than many of the surrounding streets. The proposed route alignment for the Quietway has been decided with feasibility studies from Transport for London and the borough.
Q) How will a reduction in motor traffic improve the area?
Neighbourhoods are more likely to have better community links if there are low traffic levels. There are also many examples to show that reducing through motor traffic reduces crime and makes neighbourhoods more attractive to live in and pass through.
Q) Will I still be able to drive to my home / place of interest during the proposed trial?
Yes, you would still be able to access everywhere on Estreham road by car, although you may have to take a slightly different route. Please see above map to see where the traffic filter would be and how this may change your route.
Q) Why a traffic filter rather than traffic calming measures?
Traffic filters have been proven to reduce the volume of through motor traffic while at the same time creating a nicer environment for people to live, travel, play and shop. Residents would benefit from cleaner air and safer streets.
Q) Why have a temporary trial?
The temporary trial would give us an opportunity to understand the impact of the changes in the real world that no traffic modelling could tell us. In some cases these changes reduce overall traffic levels. We would carefully review all the data from the trial after three months in order to make a decision about the next steps. We need at least this much time to allow for changes to traffic and behaviour to take place. It would need to go through a formal consultation process for the filter to ever to be made permanent.
Q) Will this mean heavier motor traffic on surrounding roads?
People tend to use Estreham Road as a cut through to avoid using Greyhound Lane and Streatham High Road. Some of the traffic would stick to those A roads which are designed for heavier traffic. We would monitor traffic levels on the surrounding network to measure the impact during the three month trial. In other examples we see a permanent reduction in traffic as behaviour changes. This reduction in traffic is usually due to people either combining journeys or changing modes of transport all together.
Q) Will this mean loss of parking?
No loss in parking at all.
Q) What is the consultation process?
We are communicating the details to local residents via posted letters, leaflets, on street posters, local door knocking, drop in sessions and mailing list email updates. Residents and non-residents are encouraged to fill out a pre consultation survey (link below and paper copy included) this is so we can fairly assess points of view on the trial. The formal consultation would begin with the trial and consist of formal consultation forms and events for residents. Traffic on the wider network would be monitored to assess any impact.
Tuesday, 26 May 2015
Estreham Road Closure
It is to enable the operation of a crane, in conjunction with works taking place.
Estreham Road will be closed to the north of Lewin Road, for a 36 metre stretch. Alternative routes will be open via (1) Natal Road, Streatham High Road and Greyhound Lane; and (2) Lewin Road, Streatham High Road and Natal Road and vice versa.
In practice it is anticipated that the road will only be closed overnight on a handful of dates from 10.00pm till 9.00am the next morning on 6th June and 3rd, 4th and 5th August 2015.
If the works cannot be carried out or completed during these times however then the road will also need to be closed on subsequent dates.
If you have any questions about the closures, do get in touch, and we will do our best to get the answers! streathamgreenparty (at) gmail.com
Friday, 24 May 2013
Event at the Hyderi Centre following the Woolwich murder
There was an important event last night at the Hyderi Islamic Centre on Estreham Road.
It was put on to discuss responses to Wednesday's killing in Woolwich, and was open to the local community. The Centre deserve great credit in showing leadership and initiative by organising it. Not only did this send an important and unequivocal signal of condemnation for what happened in Woolwich, but it went much further. It moved beyond the bland platitudes and simplistic commentary that we have seen in a lot of public debate in the last two days.
What I will take away with me is a feeling from both the platform and the several hundred people who were in attendance, that "business as usual" was not an option, but that there needed to be a clear commitment to non-violence and building peace, as well as understanding the reasons behind what happened. There was also a feeling that more needs to be done in breaking down the barriers between communities (at both the local and national level) and challenging stereotypes. The diversity of opinions expressed was also refreshing, as well as the open and frank discussion. This was a strength, rather than a weakness, demonstrating well that we need a grown up and challenging public conversation in the coming days, weeks, months and years, rather than a weak and simplistic display of monochrome unity which will do nothing to help move things forward.
It would be difficult to do justice here to the many important points that were made, but you can see the Hyderi Centre twitter feed to get a flavour of the things that were said and discussed.
It was put on to discuss responses to Wednesday's killing in Woolwich, and was open to the local community. The Centre deserve great credit in showing leadership and initiative by organising it. Not only did this send an important and unequivocal signal of condemnation for what happened in Woolwich, but it went much further. It moved beyond the bland platitudes and simplistic commentary that we have seen in a lot of public debate in the last two days.
What I will take away with me is a feeling from both the platform and the several hundred people who were in attendance, that "business as usual" was not an option, but that there needed to be a clear commitment to non-violence and building peace, as well as understanding the reasons behind what happened. There was also a feeling that more needs to be done in breaking down the barriers between communities (at both the local and national level) and challenging stereotypes. The diversity of opinions expressed was also refreshing, as well as the open and frank discussion. This was a strength, rather than a weakness, demonstrating well that we need a grown up and challenging public conversation in the coming days, weeks, months and years, rather than a weak and simplistic display of monochrome unity which will do nothing to help move things forward.
It would be difficult to do justice here to the many important points that were made, but you can see the Hyderi Centre twitter feed to get a flavour of the things that were said and discussed.
Saturday, 18 May 2013
More graffiti reported north of the Potters Lane tunnel
We had quite a bit of success getting the Potters Lane tunnel cleaned of graffiti over the last few months. This is the tunnel by Streatham Common Station which links Conyers Road and Gleneagle Road to the Ferrer's Triangle and Estreham Road. We have been keeping a regular eye on it and asking Lambeth Council to remove graffiti as and when it occurs.
We have reported some additional graffiti which has appeared on the North Side of the tunnel, by the Youth Centre.
Thursday, 18 April 2013
Graffiti on Estreham Road
We have asked Lambeth Council to remove the Graffiti on Estreham Road. In particular the graffiti on the East side of Estreham Road, about 100 yards north of the junction with Lewin Road, on a corner at the end of a stretch of black railings. [Update 20th May 2013 Lambeth Council told us on 24th April that it would be "removed within the next 24/48 hours". However we did a follow up inspection today, and it is still there. We are therefore chasing the council again.]
Friday, 18 January 2013
Graffiti in Potters Lane Tunnel
Graffiti makes a community look and feel unsafe.
There is graffiti on the outside as well as up high...
and on the lights inside...
We will post an update here when it is done.
[Update 31/01/13 Some of the graffiti has now been cleaned up...
...but there are still some area remaining which we are chasing:
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