We receive frequent updates on the various work being carried out around our Estate, particularly the Northern Line Extension and the highways work around the Oval. The latest bulletins are about work on the Northern Line Extension at Kennington Green closing down for the holiday season (sighs of relief from the neighbours!) and upgrade work that’s starting at Waterloo Station. They (and future such bulletins) can now be found here.
Transport for London is holding public consultation on the redevelopment of Vauxhall Cross. You can fill out their survey online at this page – scroll ALL the way to the bottom: https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/roads/vauxhall-cross When I visited the KOV Forum meeting, a lot of local residents were raising serious concerns about TfL’s proposals. In fact, an alternative masterplan for the area has been created, and can be viewed here: http://www.ourvauxhall.com Our Vauxhall have a ‘support us’ page on their website – you can copy and paste their letter of support to Lambeth Council. Image of the Our Vauxhall scheme below. UPDATE!! Local representatives Kate Hoey MP and Cllr Jack Hopkins have expressed their views on the proposals and they can be found by clicking here for Kate Hoey and here for Jack Hopkins.
From TFL : Northern line extension Activity Notification November 2015 “Earlier this year we communicated that the Tree of Heaven (T4) on the north side of the Kennington Green worksite would require pruning due to the proximity of the construction works. Some initial pruning has been undertaken, however following further assessments by a tree specialist and London Borough of Lambeth tree officers we have been advised that pruning or lopping of branches will no longer be sufficient and it has now been decided that the tree will need to be removed. Unfortunately when a trenching and root survey exercise was conducted, it was found that the majority of the main roots have grown under Kennington Green. These roots need to be cut for the construction of piles, which could impact on the long term stability of the tree. An on-going cycle of crown reduction would also…
The latest monthly (October-December 2015) update from TFL can be found here. In addition to the NLE work, Thames Water is installing a new water main along Kennington Road. There may be loss of water when properties are switched over to the new pipework, probably early in the New Year. An update on the works on the roads at the Oval can be found here
Oval Triangle road improvement works e-bulletin – 30 July 2015 “As you are aware, we are improving the junctions around Oval station to create segregated cycle lanes, enhance public spaces and improve pedestrian crossings as part of the Road Modernisation Plan. Main construction works started in March and are expected to finish in early 2016. I’m now writing with an update on recent progress and to give more information on upcoming work. Progress update Construction of the segregated cycle lanes continues along the A3 Kennington Park Road Magee Street resurfacing Vehicles can no longer turn left from the A202 Camberwell New Road at the junction with the A23 Brixton Road This change has applied from 20 July and is permanent We are also temporarily relocating pedestrian crossings; alternative crossings are clearly signposted whilst we carry out these works The installation of the new signals at Kennington Park Road at…
Kennington Park & Kennington Green Information Day – Thursday 18 June 2015 – Bishop House Children’s Centre, 5 Kennington Park Place – Entrance via Harmsworth Street The Northern line extension (NLE) site set up has now commenced along the route and we would like to invite our neighbours in the Kennington community to visit our Information Day. This is an opportunity to find out more about the project in general and to talk to representatives from the Project Team. The Information Day will be held between 9:30 am and 6:00 pm in the Foyer of Bishop House Children’s Centre, 5 Kennington Park Place, London SE11 4AS (entrance via Harmsworth Street). If you have any queries, please contact us at nle@tfl.gov.uk or call our 24/7 helpdesk on 0343 222 2424.
The exit from the Estate via Magee Street on to Kennington Park Road will be blocked for three weeks from 6 July. Magee Street’s one way system will be suspended so that vehicles can leave the Estate via Bowling Green Street (which will continue to be one way) and Kennington Oval. TFL told us a couple of weeks ago – “A3 Kennington Park Road/Magee Street junction (planned temporary closure for three weeks from 6 July) There will be no vehicular access from Magee Street to A3 Kennington Park Road, while we resurface the ‘raised table’ at the junction. A3 Kennington Park Road – between the junctions with Magee Street and A23 Kennington Road (11 June- 16 July) Bus stop M (located near 240 Kennington Park Road) will be suspended during these works. The nearest northbound bus stop will be Bus stop Y (located near 198 Kennington Park Road). The loading…
Oval tube station The ticket office will close for ever on 20 April and TFL will be carrying out works in the ticket hall for a month. The station will remain open and we’ll be able to buy tickets from the machines. Northern Line Extension BT Openreach will be carrying out investigation works on their cable network in the area of Kennington Green for two weeks starting on 20 April. The work will be at night from 19:00 to 07:00. BT Openreach has advised that this work will be carried out by four workmen pulling cables from chamber to chamber. They will be using battery powered lighting and there will be no requirement to excavate or hand dig and no generators will be used. Hyde has told the TA that BT have been reminded and requested to ensure they carry this work out as quietly as possible so as…