Diagonal crossing for Wood Green junction
Monday 25 January 2010
A diagonal pedestrian crossing is being introduced in Wood Green to help commuters directly cross over from the underground station to the Morrison's side of the High Road.
The crossing will be built with £400K provided by TfL to improve pedestrian accessibility at this busy junction.
The proposed scheme includes:
- a diagonal pedestrian crossing from Wood Green Station
- stop lines for cyclists on all approaches to the signal junction
- improvements to the street lighting at the junction
- new pavement surfaces at selected areas
- extension of taxi parking on the High Road
- additional cycle parking
A public exhibition will be held on 4 February 2010 in the Gallery at Wood Green Library between 5pm and 8pm outlining the proposals. Officers from the council will be present to answer all queries related to the scheme.
The work is scheduled for February 2010 and will take approximately 16 weeks to complete. An assessment of the changes to the crossing found there would be no significant impact on traffic.
Cllr John Bevan, Cabinet Member for Housing, Environment and Conservation, said:
"This innovative crossing will help residents and commuters by providing a direct route to the diametrically opposite side of the road. I urge anyone with concerns to visit the library where officers will be on hand to deal with queries. Once it is up and running there will be no significant impact on traffic flow."
Further queries about the scheme can be sent to:
Haringey Council - Highways Asset Group
Sustainable Transport
1 Floor South, River Park House
225 High Road, Wood Green
London
N22 8HQ
Or email frontline@haringey.gov.uk.
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