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Dover House Rd Trial  Closure

Just read on the “ Nextdoor “ App & surprised that there isn’t a Thread on this Forum. It’s going to paralyse URR & All routes through Putney!  Starting end of this month. Well done Wandsworth Council !! ( Not) 😩

Vic Condon ● 2270d15 Comments

The one you've started makes at least 3.But yes, it's half-baked.

Michael Winstanley ● 2270d

The fact that it just pushed the problem elsewhere makes it a nonsense. At peak times traffic should be  prevented from entering  West Putney from Roehampton Lane, period, but if I recall correctly TfL wouldn't play ball with this.

Lucille Grant ● 2269d

Yup you are right there Lucille, however i wonder if we could not just close Putney Heath for certain hours instead - i don't think TFL have any say on that?

Emma Blackwell ● 2269d

Quite agree. They should copy the system we have in Dryburgh road by restricting traffic flow during the morning rush hour by:A stopping entry into Doverhouse Road from Putney Heath (between 7am-10am)B stop traffic eastbound on Putney Heath Road just after the junction with Treville Street (51.451402, -0.235705)between 7-10am. So that if a commuter turns right off Roehampton lane up Roehampton High Street they will be forced to turn right again and directed back onto Roehampton Lane.This would seem the simplest solution with very few implications to residents and fewer unintended consequences.

Serena White ● 2269d

Hey Serena, as i said in another post - it would be a different world if more women were in charge lol!

Emma Blackwell ● 2269d

So true!

Lucille Grant ● 2269d

I think a better idea would be to make all roads on the estate with the exception of (DHR) Dover House Road, one way (excluding cycling).Breaking up roads that run parallel to DHR into the smallest possible route. For example enter Huntingfield Road via Parkstead, exit Cressway and Elmshaw.Removing mini roundabouts on DHR to stop and give way to cross traffic.Freed up roads space/lanes could be given to cycles.This would reduce thru traffic on the minor roads  help cyclists navigate more easily across DHR and reduce speeding on DHR.Access to DHR estate is a different problem in my opinion which can be addressed by a variety of options.Just an idea.

Ed Robinson ● 2268d

It only seems to cut off one block of DHR near the middle ... but there are workarounds by diverting through Parkstead and Hawkesbury Roads. Welcome to the new rat runs!

Roy Robart ● 2265d

We live in West Putney and won't be able to go (by car) to Majestic, Roehampton Shops, Petrol Station, Putney Village & THE TELEGRAPH PuB IF IT RE-OPENS etc, etc. REALLY SILLY IDEA!

Bernard Lopper ● 2265d

We live in West Putney and won't be able to go (by car) to Majestic, Roehampton Shops, Petrol Station, Putney Village & THE TELEGRAPH PuB IF IT RE-OPENS etc, etc. REALLY SILLY IDEA!

Bernard Lopper ● 2265d

Well you will, just not very direct.Given this is all supposed to happen on the 31st (?) I've seen no signs of work on cameras or any signage preparations.Will they be doing it on the bank holiday weekend I wonder?

Simon Nicklinson ● 2265d

Early morning block would seem to be easiest, least disruptive and most sensible solution?

Dr. Thomas James King ● 2264d

Unfortunately, the "easiest, least disruptive and most sensible solution" is never one that is going to appeal to the "experts" at the Town Hall.

Hugh Walton ● 2264d

There is consultation and a https://wandsworth.gov.uk/consultationshttps://democracy.wandsworth.gov.uk/mgEPetitionDisplay.aspx?id=142&fbclid=IwAR2AYhpGPwLcGeOaboQpK6PM0nFBTU62lGbkex8aOWjBC5DmrQRpCov75xk

Maxine Campbell ● 2262d

I agree, but have come to the conclusion it is not the Council's idea but one emanating from the Department of Transport.  Why?  Bristol and Birmingham are protesting very strongly for the closure of roads! A sensible idea is not what the government wants.  It has offered funds to Councils who wish to implement and of course they have all said yes.  Hammersmith and Fulham, by the way, allow cars from neighbouring roads to use them, unlike Wandsworth. A pragmatic approach is not a synonym for our current government.  Regardless of your political inclinations, I think we will all agree that it is a shambles!

Ivonne Holliday ● 2262d