Agenda item

This report will be considered by the Planning and Transportation Committee on 11 November 2014 and by the Policy and Resources Committee on 11 December 2014.

The Committee received a report of the Director of the Built Environment which provided details of the planning already underway to manage what was likely to be the largest concentration of major transport construction initiatives in the Square Mile for many years, due to begin next year. 

The Sub Committee noted the comments made by the Planning and Transportation Committee that local road networks were close to capacity and therefore non-essential traffic should be discouraged, however this was outside the scope of the report.  In addition, Crossrail would be a major focus for TfL and the Local Implementation Plan. 

Members noted that Highway Officers worked closely with Transport for London (TfL) to reduce the impact of road works on bus routes and would remain vigilant of unclear signage for diversions and alternative bus stops. 

The Sub Committee were informed that the Cannon Street Gas works would be undertaken at the same time as other works that were scheduled for January 2014.  This type of information would be included in future Traffic Management Bulletins.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.