Liberal Democrat councillors in Alexandra ward have welcomed the agreement by the Haringey Council to include the hazardous junction at Winton Avenue and Bidwell Gardens, N22 in its review of traffic calming measures in the area. The agreement was confirmed by the Council in response to a letter from Cllr Wayne Hoban asking for urgent action to be taken.

The news comes following months of pressure from Cllr Wayne Hoban who regularly receives complaints from parents who say that they and their children have to run the gauntlet against ‘rat-run’ traffic to enter and exit Albert Road recreation ground and playground.

The London Borough of Haringey and Transport for London will be undertaking a review of the area to identify where traffic calming measures will need to be implemented in conjunction with plans to widen the A406 road.

Cllr Hoban welcomed the news but cautioned that much was still to be done before any improvements would be agreed.

Cllr Wayne Hoban comments:

“I am pleased that the Council have taken this opportunity to investigate a dangerous junction that is used by many children on their way to school and the recreation ground.

“It is a first step, and we will continue to lobby the Council and TfL until safety improvements are made to this junction.”