New River (Tenniswood Road) to Brick Lane Walking and Cycling Route

Enfield Council is making walking and cycling improvements across the borough. The New River to Brick Lane Walking and Cycling Route is being delivered by the Council’s Journeys and Places programme which delivers on the Council’s ambitions to enable more people to walk and cycle across the borough.

Following community engagement including a statutory consultation, the decision was made to implement the proposals and proceed with the construction of the modifications outlined in traffic order TG52/1547. The project is now being delivered in phases. We have recently completed construction of Phase 1 – Section 1 from Tenniswood Road to Ladysmith Road, and Section 2 of the project from Ladysmith Road to Cambridge Gardens is now coming to an end. We will soon commence construction of Phase 1 – Section 4 on Oldbury Road and Brick Lane. This section includes works along Oldbury Road to improve visibility and accessibility to the entrance of the path from Oldbury Road towards Great Cambridge Road, and on Brick Lane to enhance traffic flow and road safety.

We will inform residents as we progress to future phases of the project including future opportunities to comment via statutory consultation processes. Construction works are scheduled to commence on Monday 14 October 2024 and will take approximately 10 weeks. The works will be carried out under a series of traffic management layouts and will provide an improved facility for people cycling and walking. Please note the schedule is subject to change should any unforeseen circumstances arise.

During these works, there will be some temporary road closures in place to construct speed cushions and install new drainage connections. Signage will be erected prior to the road closure coming into force, so please familiarise yourself with any signage to make sure you are fully informed of the planned movements.

We understand that construction works of this nature can cause some disruption and we apologise for any inconvenience caused. We and our contractor work hard to ensure that disruption is minimised where possible whilst the works are undertaken.

Should you have any queries about the upcoming works please contact our contractor Kenson Highways at PLO@KensonHighways.com. If your question is about the project generally please contact the Enfield Council Journeys and Places team at JourneysandPlaces@enfield.gov.uk.

The Notice of Making of the traffic order details the proposed changes to road humps and waiting restrictions in Brick Lane and Oldbury Road (reference TG52/1547) has been published.

The Notice of Making, Statement of Reasons and the Traffic Management Order can be viewed here.

What is next?

We are currently working on the planning the construction of this phase. Once we have finalised the details, we will provide an update. Thank you for your patience and support as we move forward with this project

Following on from the construction update posted on 20 August 2024, we have a further update on the interventions that will soon be constructed. We will be replacing the existing staggered barriers on the western end of Cambridge Gardens with bollards to ensure access people using the walking and cycling route, whilst restricting cars and other motorised vehicles to pass through. Some more context on this change is below.

Enfield Council has made it a priority to improve accessibility for all users on proposed schemes throughout the borough, and in order to carry out this goal a number of different standards (e.g. LTN 1/20, DDA regulations and others) have been considered when developing the designs for the New River to Brick Lane Walking and Cycling Route. LTN 1/20 is one of the design guidance documents that we are required to adhere to when designing new cycle routes. It is specifically stated that that any measures that control access, such as chicane barriers and dismount signs, should not be used because they reduce the inclusive usability of the route, as people riding nonstandard cycles and cargo bikes may be excluded. Additionally, they reduce the capacity of the route as well as its directness and comfort.

We are excited to announce the completion of Phase 1 – Section 1 of the New River to Brick Lane Walking and Cycling Route from Tenniswood Road to Ladysmith Road. This initiative has transformed the area through delivering an extended green space, improving accessibility, and a has created a more welcoming environment for residents and visitors.

The project included improvements to the existing shared path near the footway bridge at Tenniswood Road and Ladysmith Road.

We greatly appreciate your patience and support throughout the construction phase. These improvements are part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing public spaces that people in Enfield can enjoy and feel safe in.

The following phases of our project will concentrate on progressing Section 2 followed by Section 4. Section 2 is scheduled to commence in early August. This section includes works along Ladysmith Road to improve visibility and accessibility to the entrance to Enfield Playing Fields, and on Cambridge Gardens to enhance traffic flow and road safety. More information will be available in due course.

The Notice of Making of the traffic order details the proposed changes to road humps and waiting restrictions in Ladysmith Road and Cambridge Gardens (reference TG52/1547) has been published.

The Notice of Making, Statement of Reasons and the Traffic Management Order can be viewed here.

What is next?

We are currently working on the planning the construction of this phase. Once we have finalised the details, we will provide an update. Thank you for your patience and support as we move forward with this project.

Enfield Council is making walking and cycling improvements through delivering the New River to Brick Lane Walking and Cycling Route. This project is being delivered by the Council’s Journeys and Places programme which delivers on the Council’s ambitions to enable more people to walk and cycle across the borough.

The project is being delivered in phases. Engagement with the community on the project began in early 2023 and the decision has been made to implement the proposals that are part of the phase being referred to as ‘Phase 1 – Section 1, Tenniswood Road to Ladysmith Road link’. These changes include improving the existing shared path near the footway bridge at Tenniswood Road and Ladysmith Road.

We acknowledge that there was a concern regarding the introduction of seating spaces on the new green space raised during the statutory consultation period. After careful consideration of the concern raised by residents regarding the potential increase in anti-social behaviour associated with the proposed bench, the Council has decided not to proceed with installing the bench in this particular instance. However, it is important to emphasise our commitment to delivering interventions such as seating in line with the Healthy Streets indicators to make it possible for people to stop and rest when walking, cycling and enjoying their local areas. At this stage, alternative options to improve the space will be looked at. Through encouraging social interaction, fostering inclusivity, and supporting physical and mental wellbeing, these seating areas not only enhance the urban environment but also contribute to safer and more vibrant communities.

We will inform residents as we progress to future phases of the project including future opportunities to comment via statutory consultation processes.

Construction works on Phase 1 – Section 1 are scheduled to commence on Monday 13 May 2024 and will take approximately 5 weeks. The works will be carried out under a series of traffic management layouts and will provide an improved facility for people cycling and walking. The footway bridge between Tenniswood Road and Ladysmith Road will be closed for the duration of the works. Advanced warning signage will be placed at strategic locations to effectively advise and guide the public, providing a smooth diversion via alternate routes. Please note the schedule is subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

More information

We understand that construction works of this nature can cause some disruption and we apologise for any inconvenience caused. We and our contractor work hard to ensure that disruption is minimised where possible whilst the works are undertaken.

Should you have any queries about the upcoming works please contact our contractor Kenson Highways at PLO@KensonHighways.com. If your question is about the project generally please contact the Enfield Council Journeys and Places team at JourneysandPlaces@enfield.gov.uk.

To view the designs and for more information, please note that you can find it on the right-hand side of this page under 'Documents - Library'

Future phases

A statutory consultation that was held in January and February 2024 on the draft traffic order TG52/1547 for Brick Lane, Ladysmith Road, Oldbury Road and Cambridge Gardens. The decision has now been made to make the traffic order permanent, as well as undertake changes proposed by the project that do not require a traffic order. The Response to Objections raised during the statutory consultation will be available in the coming months on the project page. This will be delivered in future phases of the project and we will be writing to residents again ahead of any works taking place.

A report that details the progression of the New River to Brick Lane Walking and Cycling Route project has been published. This report has been approved by Cllr Rick Jewell, Cabinet Member for Environment, and delegates the authority to the Journeys and Places Programme Director in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Environment to progress the project in stages subject to funding and the statutory consultation outcome.

The report can be found here (link), with Appendices here (link) and here (link).

Please note that this report is different to the report that will address the making of the traffic order for Phase 1 of the project. We will post an update on the recent statutory consultation on the draft Traffic Order TG52/1547 in the coming weeks.

In January 2023, we invited residents to share their ideas and issues to inform the development of Enfield Council’s proposal of a walking and cycling route from the New River (at the Tenniswood Road bridge) to Cycleway 1 (Hertford Road) via Brick Lane. This project is being proposed as part of the Journeys and Places programme. This period of engagement with the community informed the design for the walking and cycling route which is planned to be delivered in phases.

The draft Traffic Order TG52/1547 for Phase 1 of this project has now been published and we invite you to make a representation or objection through the statutory consultation. In addition, we welcome your comments on some proposals for the project that we are looking to deliver later as funding becomes available.

The New River (Tenniswood Road) to Brick Lane project will consist of a quiet cycleway and improvements for people walking to make it a safer and more attractive route to walk, wheel and cycle. The draft Traffic Order proposes changes to waiting and loading restrictions. The proposed interventions aim to:

• improve accessibility of the area for all road users
• enable more people in the area to walk and cycle, increasing levels of physical activity
• reduce the speeds at which motor vehicles travel along Brick Lane.

The proposals feature:

• removal of the staggered cycle barriers at Soldiers Alleyway
• improvements to the entrance of both Soldiers Alleyway and the pathway from Oldbury Road leading to the A10
• enhancements to shared paths and implementation of cycle demarcations
• two buildouts that feature rain gardens as traffic calming measures along Brick Lane
• the conversion of speed humps to be cycle friendly at Brick Lane.

More information

More information, including plans of the proposed changes and the draft Traffic Order can be found on the right-hand side of this page under 'Documents - Traffic Order'.

Have your say

The draft Traffic Order TG52/1547 can be viewed on Council website here. A copy of the draft traffic order can also be viewed on this project page under 'Documents - Traffic order'.

We invite residents, businesses, and any other interested stakeholders to take part in the statutory consultation on these proposed changes. Please make your representation or objection in writing stating the grounds on which it is being made and quoting the reference TG52/1547 no later than 11.59pm on Sunday 11 February 2024. You can submit your objections or representations in any of the following ways:

• online via the survey here
• by email to journeysandplaces@enfield.gov.uk, or
• in writing to ATTN Journeys and Places, Enfield Council, Silver St, EN1 3XA

In addition, we invite your comments via the survey on the additional elements of the route that we are exploring, including:

• the introduction of additional rain gardens
• an improved cycling link with Hertford Road
• improved pedestrian crossings on Brick Lane side streets to prioritise pedestrians, reduce the vehicle approach speeds, reduce the carriageway width and increase space for people walking
• the removal of footway parking at the junctions of Brick Lane with Gough Road, Wolsey Road, Hammond Road, Barnard Road, Mapleton Road, Orchardleigh Avenue and Yeomans Way.

Please join us at the following events to hear more about the project, find out how to take part in the statutory consultation, and share your comments with us on the additional elements of the project:

• Webinar: Join the webinar on Microsoft Teams to hear more about the project and ask the project team questions at 6pm on Tuesday 23 January 2024 via https://tinyurl.com/NR-BL-webinar (a recording will later be uploaded to the project page)
• Community drop-in sessions:
  • 10am - 12pm on Saturday 27 January 2024 at Bishop Stopford's School EN1 3PU
  • 4.30pm - 6.30pm on Wednesday 31 January 2024 at Enfield Ignatians RFC Clubhouse EN1 3PL

• Email or write to us: Please email your comments to journeysandplaces@enfield.gov.uk or write to us at ATTN: Journeys and Places, Enfield Council, Silver St, EN1 3XA

We look forward to welcoming you to the upcoming events and hearing your thoughts on our proposals. The comments we receive through this period of community engagement will inform the detailed design for the project. You can find out more about the project, view the proposed plan and find out more about the next steps for this project in the information on the right-hand side of this project page.