TfL has started work to make crossing Battersea Bridge safer, in line with its Vision Zero goal of eliminating death and serious injury on the Capital’s road network.
The project will include a new signalised pedestrian crossing on the north side of the bridge.
TfL will also expand the pavement on both sides of the road, add tactile paving and enforce the existing banned right turn from Cheyne Walk into Battersea Bridge Road, 24 hours a day.
Work was brought forward following the death of Jack Ryan, who was tragically killed on the bridge earlier this year, following a collision with a vehicle.
Meanwhile, the speed limit on Chelsea Embankment will be reduced from 30mph to 20mph.
Will Norman, London’s walking and cycling commissioner, said: “The safety of all road users and pedestrians in London is paramount.
“Following the tragic death of Jack Ryan on Battersea Bridge earlier this year, we’ve worked closely with road safety campaigners and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea to accelerate safety improvements at this busy junction.
“The new signalised pedestrian crossing, along with expanded pavement and a reduced speed limit on Chelsea Embankment, will make crossing the bridge and travelling around the area safer for pedestrians.”
Moving forward, TfL is proposing to add more pedestrian crossings at the junction and look at how to reduce road danger for people cycling.
TfL says it is continuing to work with the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and other stakeholders to agree these and plans to hold a full public consultation on the proposals in 2022.
Safety improvements are also planned at the southern end of the bridge.
21 October 2021