Enfield Council has warned temporary traffic restrictions will be in place in the town centre for three months as the works take place

An additional crossing will help people access Market Square (credit Enfield Council) — New crossings will help people access Market Place (credit Enfield Council)

A series of works are set to commence in Enfield Town as the next phase of Enfield Council’s ‘Liveable Neighbourhood’ project gets underway.

The second phase of the project includes widening pedestrian crossings, a new bus lane, pavement and footway improvements, and changes to parking restrictions. A statutory consultation took place earlier this year.

Most of the work for the first part of the second phase is centred around Church Street and improving access between Market Place and Palace Gardens Shopping Centre.

A first phase of public realm works was completed last year and included the creation of Saddler’s Square.

Other parts of the second phase, including cycle lanes and new bus stops in Cecil Road, are not going ahead at this time and appear to still be dependent on the council securing additional funding.

Work on the first part of the second phase get underway on Monday, 20th October.

An update on the council’s web page for the project states: “To carry out the works in a safe and efficient manner we will need to introduce temporary traffic measures at the junctions and on the roads mentioned above. These measures will include signage on the carriageway and footway detailing traffic and pedestrian diversions. Measures will also include parking restrictions that will be signed in the area. Access to nearby properties will be maintained at all times.

“As the works progress, our contractor will be writing to residents and businesses with further information about the construction plan specific to their area, but signage should also be checked as changes may occur should any unforeseen circumstances arise.

“Some works will require full road closures, and diversions will be put in place. This may result in temporary night closures of sections of roads and footways, and any impact will be kept to a minimum. Impacted residents and businesses will be notified separately and signage on site will also be provided

“To enable us to carry out these works we will be using machinery and vehicles that may cause some noise. We will try to keep this to a minimum.”

For more information:
Visit https://letstalk.enfield.gov.uk/enfieldtown

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