Since our last update in February, work has continued on four different Mini-Holland (Go Cycle) schemes in Kingston and Surbiton:
Wheatfield Way – following works on the pavements (moving streetlights away from the kerb), the central reservation is now starting to be dug up ready for further changes to the road. When finished, there should be a 3m wide two-way cycle track alongside the majority of Wheatfield Way from College Roundabout to the Rotunda. This should eventually link through to Surbiton and Tolworth.
Kingston Station – work on the paving outside the station continues but at a slower pace now work has finished in the carriageway. However, the main activity to be visible in April will be the removal of the shared pedestrian/cycle bridge over the one-way system at the junction of Wood Street and Kingsgate Road. This bridge was due to close today (3 April) and will be removed during the weekend of 14/15 April. Work will then be undertaken on the surrounding area, ready for a much wider bridge to be installed and opened. We understand that the new bridge will take at least six months to be ready so cyclists will be diverted to use Wood Street; Dolphin Street and Fife Road during this time (see this map for further details).
Narrow shared bridge to be replaced
Kingston Vale ‘quietway’ – work on amending the modal filters (preventing motor traffic from going in both directions but allowing cyclists through) has continued. We await construction on the main Kingston Vale route which will hopefully follow later this year.
Surbiton links – work on these is almost complete. This includes the segregated path on St Marks Hill (heading up the hill); the segregated two-way path on Claremont Road (from Maple Road to The Crescent) and minor works on Avenue Elmers and The Crescent. One of the final major works was the Maple Road/Claremont Road/Surbiton Crescent junction. The new traffic signals are now switched on at this junction allowing cyclists to use each of the crossings on all arms of the junction. Shared space surrounds each corner of the junction allowing cyclists to access the other Surbiton ‘links’ (Avenue Elmers; Surbiton Crescent; and Claremont Road track). Resurfacing of the junction and adding line markings and signage should be completed during April.
Upgraded Maple Road/Claremont Road/Surbiton Crescent junction
Finally, more and more cycle specific signage is being installed as route sections are completed. To ensure the routes will be identifiable; clearly marked; and easily understood, the Council have worked with Transport for London (TfL) to apply the ‘Quietway’ signage to the routes so far. Quietway 19 is being used for Portsmouth Road and Quietway 20 has been used so far for the Surbiton ‘links’. We expect that, when everything is finished, Quietway 20 will extend from Kingston all the way to Tolworth. We hope TfL will be adding these to their Quietways pages soon to help cyclists find these routes.
Quietway signage
We continue to work with Kingston Council to identify any issues with proposed designs as well as to feedback back any comments on routes constructed. If you have any comments that you would like to share with us, then please add them at the bottom of this page or contact us directly.
Kingston Cycling Campaign 