A312 Parkway junction with Cranford High Street

Proposals

We plan to upgrade the junction of the A312 Parkway with Cranford High Street to make it easier for people walking and cycling to use. The improvements we propose are:

• A new push-button ‘Toucan’ crossing would be installed on the western side of Cranford High Street. Toucan crossings can be used by both cyclists and pedestrians
  
  
• Widening the existing crossing on the southern arm of the junction from 2.8 metres to 4 metres, making it easier to use
  
  
• Prohibiting the left turn from Parkway into Cranford High Street so we can introduce a new pedestrian crossing on the western side of Cranford High Street and create extra footway space at the south-west corner for pedestrians and cyclists
  
  
• Removing guardrails at the existing crossing points to create a more open environment and improve access for wheelchair users, pushchairs, and cyclists

Vehicles affected by the turn ban will still be able to reach Cranford High Street via Bath Road or The Avenue, and traffic modelling suggests the impact on overall flow will be minimal. Bus routes 105 and 111 will continue to operate through the junction without changes.

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Why?

We want London’s streets to be safe, healthy, and welcoming for everyone. The Mayor’s Transport Strategy sets out a clear vision to reduce reliance on cars, encourage walking and cycling, and make our roads safer for all users. A key part of this is Vision Zero, which aims to eliminate all deaths and serious injuries on London’s transport network.

This scheme is being proposed to make the junction of A312 Parkway and Cranford High Street easier to use and more accessible for people walking and cycling. The improvements would also connect pedestrians and cyclists from this junction to the wider A312, creating safer and more direct journeys between local communities and Heathrow.

How it impacts you

The scheme would bring long-term benefits but may cause some short-term disruption during construction, including diversions and longer walking routes. TfL will apply Temporary Traffic Management and clear signage, including translated signs if needed, and provide advance notice via letters and online updates. Here’s what to expect:

For pedestrians

Pedestrians would benefit from a new crossing and more space at the junction. Removing guardrails and adding new footway would improve accessibility for wheelchair users, parents with pushchairs, and those with mobility needs.

For cyclists

Cyclists would also benefit from a new crossing and more space at the junction.

For bus passengers and general traffic

Routes 105 and 111 would continue to operate through the junction without permanent changes, though there may be temporary diversions during construction.

The left turn from Parkway into Cranford High Street would be prohibited. Drivers could still access Cranford High Street via Bath Road to the south, and our traffic modelling shows that the impact on journey times would be minimal.

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We’ve completed an Equality Impact Assessment (EqIA) to determine what affect our proposals would have on people with ‘protected characteristics’, and a Healthy Streets check to show the extent to which our proposals align with our Healthy Streets ethos. For further details, please click the ‘More information’ tab.

More information

We will be holding two drop-in events:

• Monday 23 February 2025, (14:00 - 18:00) Meadowbank Community Hub and Library, Community Close, Cranford TW5 9QX
• Saturday 28 February 2025, (12:00 - 16:00) Meadowbank Community Hub and Library, Community Close, Cranford TW5 9QX

This will give you an opportunity to get further information about the proposals and provide your thoughts and feedback, to allow us to consider your views.

You can click on Questions button above for more ways to get in touch and ask us a question.

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