Caroline Pidgeon AM joined College Ward Cllr Lewis Robinson, local resident Tania Wallden and an engineer from Transport for London to look at the various problems on the South Circular at the junction of Alleyn Park. The site visit followed a meeting earlier in the year where Cllr Robinson explained the problems at this junction as well as other transport concerns with Transport for London.
Since Transport for London removed railings along the side of the pavement at this dangerous corner, local residents have seen many accidents including several where cars have mounted the pavement and hit the boundary walls and fences of properties, causing real damage. Transport for London has responded to this by adding various bits of street clutter to try to resolve the problem.
“It was helpful to look first hand with Cllr Lewis Robinson at the problems that Mrs Wallden and other local residents experience. Whilst I support removing street clutter where appropriate, it is clear that TfL did not think this through and as a result engineers are now having to try to remedy the situation.
“The area now has bollards galore, chevron signs and anti-skid surface on the road. It is clear that the whole junction needs a rethink and money spent to make it safe for local residents and the pupils at Dulwich College. In the meantime I hope that suitable signage will be put in to ensure drivers slow down and that TfL’s review of the junction will recommend a way forward” commented Caroline Pidgeon AM.