Changes proposed for Archway Road aim to 'improve safety'

New crossings, widened pavements and double red lines proposed for various parts of the A1 through Highgate

Transport for London (TfL) is proposing a number of changes to Archway Road which it says will boost safety for pedestrians and road users.

Last month a new 20mph zone was introduced on the road, and now TfL says that new changes it is proposing will “build upon the new lower speed limit and aim to further improve safety on a corridor with a high number of collisions involving vulnerable road users”.

A series of changes are proposed between Church Road to the north of Highgate Station, and Northwood Road to the south.

TfL wants to widen the footway between 411 and 419 Archway Road, opposite the entrance to Highgate Wood, “to give pedestrians more room to wait for a green signal to cross the road”. The crossing near 415 Archway Road would also be upgraded with a new countdown timer.

A brand new signalised pedestrian crossing is proposed outside Sainsbury’s Local at 260–268 Archway Road, where there is a demand from pedestrians to cross the road. This would mean removing some parking spaces and relocating the loading bays.

Meanwhile a raised table would be installed at the junction of Archway Road and Bishops Road, to slow traffic and improve road safety.

The footway near Topps Tiles would also be extended, and the parking bay in this location would be shortened by five metres.

And TfL is also proposing to add double red lines and ‘keep clear’ markings at the end of Northwood Road to prevent vehicles stopping here at any time and improve visibility for vehicles.

The public consultation continues until Monday (16th). To take part:
Visit haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/a1-archway-road

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