Transport for London wants to improve the A10 and Lincoln Road junction for pedestrians and cyclists but some aspects of the plan are causing concern

The Lincoln Road and A10 junction as it looks at present (credit TfL)

Transport for London (TfL) plans to revamp a major junction in the borough are causing concern among motorists who fear a banned left-turn will worsen traffic.

TfL says that the scheme it is proposing for the junction of the A10 Great Cambridge Road and Lincoln Road, near Southbury, will “provide new or improved pedestrian crossings” and “include a new direct east-west cycle crossing, as well as widened footways”.

But Enfield North MP Feryal Clark has said that one aspect of the scheme in particular – a proposed ban on left turns from the eastbound Lincoln Road on to the A10 – is “causing real anxiety for some residents”.

Posting on Facebook, the Labour MP said: “I will be objecting to this proposed banned left turn, and I strongly encourage residents to make their views known as part of the consultation. Local voices matter, and TfL needs to hear directly from those affected.”

There would also be a closure of the southern access point for the service road running to the west of the A10, to create a new shared use area for cyclists and pedestrians. This would allow TfL to introduce a new signalised cycle crossing across the northern arm of the junction and a new crossing over Lincoln Road

A map of the proposed changes published by TfL — A map of the proposed changes

The proposed scheme, open to consultation until Friday, 13th March, also includes widened footways to create a new shared use areas for pedestrians and cyclists at the two northern corners of Lincoln Road and the A10, as well as on the northern side of Main Avenue, linking to Enfield Council’s planned walking and cycling route between Enfield Town and Ponders End.

There is also proposed to be an upgrade of an existing crossing of Lincoln Road, near Main Avenue, to become a new parallel pedestrian and cycle zebra crossing.

TfL states on its consultation website: “The junction of the A10 Great Cambridge Road and Lincoln Road is difficult to navigate for pedestrians and cyclists, and there is a risk that people walking or cycling could be hurt here in future.

“Enfield [Council] is delivering a new walking and cycling route to link Enfield Town to Ponders End. Our proposals would provide a vital link in Enfield’s new proposed walking and cycling route, helping pedestrians and cyclists to move through the junction easily and safely.

“A further reason to introduce these proposals is that the junction and its pedestrian crossings do not meet current standards. We propose that the junction would be improved with new facilities for cyclists and pedestrians. This would make the junction a more pleasant area for pedestrians and cyclists and reduce the potential for collisions in the future.”

For more information on the scheme and to take part in the consultation:
Visit haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/a10-lincoln-road-junction

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