David and I have asked the county transport planning team for an update. We are concerned about continuing corner cutting by drivers turning into Latimer Road from London Road, and the lines of sight for drivers past the Dorset House hoardings when waiting for pedestrians to cross. We have received the following report from County Council officers.

They intend to mark two sets of give-way markings for traffic approaching the junction along Latimer Road, this will be in common with other junction entry treatments installed along London Road, and indeed as the junction was marked prior to the recent work to increase the height of the hump.  The first set of give-way markings drivers will encounter encourages them to give way to pedestrians and cyclists waiting to cross the side road.  The second set of give way markings are a standard treatment for side road junctions. In terms of visibility, the first set of give-way markings drivers encounter (when travelling along Latimer Road approach the junction) will offer good inter-visibility between drivers/pedestrian/cyclists at the immediate junction area. When drivers wait at the give-way markings closest to London Road good visibility is available both to the left and the right. 

The County Officer has contacted the developers of Dorset House and asked for date when the hoarding boards will be taken down.  He has also asked them to confirm if the existing stone wall currently hidden behind the hoardings will remain in place.

The build-out trial at the junction of Latimer Road and All Saints Road was installed on Monday 20 February and was in place for 5 days.  The transport planners are currently reviewing the feedback from residents they have received and are assessing the implications of installing a feature at this location.

If you have any comments about the potential buildout in All Saints Road near the junction with Latimer Road, please contact us as soon as possible. (see Contact Us! tab above)