Allington Road and surrounding area road safety consultation

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This consultation has now closed.

Overview

We are looking to introduce a number of new road safety measures that will reduce the speed of vehicles and also aim to address concerns raised by residents in Allington Road, NW4 and the surrounding area.

We have already carried out a feasibility study for this area (including collisions, speed, traffic, origin-destination and site investigations, review of junction layouts):

Based on the results of the study, proposals were presented and discussed with ward councillors, and it was agreed to proceed with the proposals that involve the least disturbance for residents.


What

Overview

We are looking to introduce a number of new road safety measures that will reduce the speed of vehicles and also aim to address concerns raised by residents in Allington Road, NW4 and the surrounding area.

We have already carried out a feasibility study for this area (including collisions, speed, traffic, origin-destination and site investigations, review of junction layouts):

Based on the results of the study, proposals were presented and discussed with ward councillors, and it was agreed to proceed with the proposals that involve the least disturbance for residents.


What we are proposing

We are proposing to introduce the following key traffic safety improvement proposals:

  1. One-way system on the following roads:
    1. Allington Road, from Vivian Avenue towards Graham Road
    2. Crespigny Road, from Vivian Avenue towards Graham Road
    3. Elliot Road, from Allington Road towards Hendon Way
    4. Foscote Road, from Graham Road towards Vivian Avenue
    5. Park Road, from junction with Sturgess Avenue towards existing mini roundabout at junction with Allington Road.
    6. Sevington Road, from Graham Road towards Vivian Avenue
  2. Closure of Elliot Road at its junction with Sevington Road.
  3. Introduction of speed cushions along the following roads, to calm traffic on one-way roads: Allington Road, Crespingy Road, Foscote Road and Sevington Road.
  4. Reduction of kerb radii through kerb buildouts at various junctions of Foscote Road, Sevington Road and Vivian Avenue.
  5. Introduction of uncontrolled pedestrian crossing points at the following locations:
    1. Junction of Allington and Graham Road
    2. Junction of Allington Road and Elliot Road
    3. Junction of Crespingy Road and Graham Road
    4. Junction of Foscote road and Graham Road
    5. Junction of Sevington Road and Graham Road

You can view our full proposals in the drawings below:


Your views are important to us

We want to hear your views on our proposals. We want to hear from residents, businesses and other properties in the local area.

We have written to all properties in the roads affected by the measures explaining our proposals in full and inviting them to take part in this consultation. You can view the letter sent out here.

A further letter was sent to residents informing them of our plans to extend the consultation period. You can view this letter here.

Public notices will also be published in the local papers and The London Gazette on 9 January 2025 and site notices will be displayed in the affected streets.

If you live, have a business or have an organisation in the affected roads and have not received a letter, please contact us using the contact details below, quoting reference number RSW022.


How to have your say:

Please take the time to read our detailed proposals above and then complete our online questionnaire.

If you would like to request a paper questionnaire or another format please:

  • email: HighwaysCorrespondence@Barnet.gov.uk
  • write to: Highway Road Safety Team, 3rd Floor Highways, L B Barnet, 2 Bristol Avenue, Colindale, London, NW9 4EW
  • telephone: the Highways Service on 020 8359 3555

If you would like someone to help you complete the questionnaire or need more information, please contact us using one of the above methods.

The closing date for submitting your views on the scheme measures is 19 February 2025.


What happens after the consultation closes?

The council will use the consultation findings to inform our final decision. We will publish the results of the consultation, our decision and how we are acting on the results of the consultation on this web page on 15 May 2025.

This consultation has now closed.
  • We Asked, You Said, We Did

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    We asked

    We asked for your views on the introduction of a number of new road safety measures to address rat-running behaviour and improve road safter on Allington Road and the surrounding area.

    Amongst the measures proposed included:

    • a proposed one-way system on Allington Road, Crespigny Road, Elliot Road, Foscote Road, Park Road and Sevington Road
    • the closure of Elliot Road
    • introduction of speed cushions on Allington Road, Crespigny Road, Foscote Road and Sevington Road
    • changes at junctions of Foscote Road, Sevington Road and Vivian Avenue.
    • uncontrolled pedestrian crossing at various locations and changes on current waiting restrictions in the area.

    You said

    We received 180 responses from approximately 2448 properties, which equates to an overall response rate of 7.35%.

    • 86% of respondents opposed to proposed one-way systems.
    • 78% of respondents objected to the closure of Elliot Road
    • 60% of respondents objected to the introduction of vertical deflection measures
    • 55% of respondents opposed to changes at junctions

    81% disagreed with statement that these proposals will improve road safter in the area.

    We did

    Based on the results of the consultation and comments received from residents in the area, Council officers are recommending to only proceed with the introduction of waiting restrictions (double yellow lines) as indicated on the original consultation drawings.

    We will not currently be progressing the following proposed measures:

    • Installation of the one-way system on Allington Road, Crespigny Road, Elliot Road, Foscote Road, Park Road and Sevington Road
    • Closure of Elliot Road
    • Introduction of speed cushions on Allington Road, Crespigny Road, Foscote Road and Sevington Road
    • Reduction of kerb radii through kerb buildouts at various junction and uncontrolled crossing points.
      1. We will undertake further investigations into kerb alignment and crossing points on Vivian Avenue, at the junctions with Allington Road, Crespigny Road, Foscote Road and Sevington Road


    Council officers have been mindful of the impact of the proposals on the community and all feedback and comments have been reviewed and helped us come to our decision.