Transport for LondonGants Hill
We received almost 400 responses, which helped us develop our plans.
Benefits
The works will have a number of benefits for road users, the local community and the local environment. These include:
- A pedestrian walkway/cycleway around the roundabout
- Improved lighting and new traffic signals on the roundabout
- Guard railings and a high friction, anti-skid road surface
- CCTV to improve traffic control and journey time reliability
- A number of street-level pedestrian crossings
- New 'spill out' areas outside local businesses
- Improved lighting and signage around the Tube station
- New trees and grass areas
View a map of the area (PDF 438KB) outlining where the works will take place and what benefits they will bring.
What's happening?
We're undergoing a tendering and procurement process to select a construction partner to help us carry out the works, which will be completed in stages.
Major construction will start in July 2009 and last 10-12 months, before completion in summer 2010.
The following work on Cranbrook Road North has already begun:
- Granite kerbing
- Widening and resurfacing footpaths
- Improving bus and cycle facilities
- Improving parking, taxi and loading facilities
- Drainage maintenance
If you'd like to be informed of our progress and any disruptions the works may cause, please contact us.
Background
Our works at Gants Hill support proposals in Redbridge Council's Area Action Plan. This plan outlines policies aimed at revitalising Gants Hill town centre and is available from Redbridge Council.
The works also form part of the Mayor's Public Spaces Programme, which involves creating or upgrading 100 public spaces in London. They are being funded by us and the Department for Communities and Local Government. More information is available from the Greater London Authority.
