Dear Resident,
I hope this finds you well!
As you may know, improving safety at the dangerous northern junction of Battersea Bridge has been a long-standing concern of mine. Therefore, I am pleased that Transport for London (TfL) have published their report on the Battersea Bridge safety improvements scheme consultation and that we will finally see action materialise.
I submitted a contribution to this important consultation and welcomed that TfL are addressing the overdue need for improving safety at this junction. It is good news that new straight-across push button pedestrian crossings on Cheyne Walk, Chelsea Embankment and Beaufort Street are being introduced as these are absolutely essential. It is also welcome that TfL have committed to review the Chelsea Bridge banned left turn.
However, it is disappointing that TfL have not listened to local concerns regarding the banned left turn to Beaufort Street and the westbound bus lane from Royal Hospital Road to Battersea Bridge. I find it completely bizarre and incomprehensible that TfL would create a bus lane for one bus – the 170. Only last year TfL cut its frequency and now they want to introduce a dedicated bus lane for it – all very strange!
Overall, I very much look forward to seeing safety measures implemented which will make the crossings safer.
We have had lots of other good news locally this week including that The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is receiving funding to purchase equipment to support clinical research. Our Royal Marsden in Chelsea is a fantastic asset in our local community, and it has been going from strength to strength with its world famous cancer care. The equipment will be hugely beneficial!
Best wishes,
Greg Hands
The Rt Hon Greg Hands MP
Member of Parliament for Chelsea and Fulham
