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BELL JUNCTION

In July 2017 we held a public consultation with local people on plans for the Hoe Street/Forest Road/Chingford Road Junction, also known as the Bell Junction. Following public consultation, the scheme was approved by the Council to be developed further and constructed when funding became available. For more information on the public consultation please visit www.enjoywalthamforest.co.uk/work-in-your-area/forest-road .

Thanks to TfL funding, we’re now ready to introduce the following measures:

  • Change the road layout at the junction to make more space available for pedestrians and cyclists, whilst also maintaining the current flow of traffic and bus journey times.
  • Increase pavement widths around the junction, particularly outside no.1 Hoe Street, to allow more space for pedestrians and cyclists and provide greater potential for tree planting and public realm improvements. By widening the pavements we will shorten the crossing distance of pedestrian crossings on all arms of the junction – making crossing the road safer, quicker and more convenient.
  • Introduce new segregated cycle tracks which create separate, designated space for cycling and new cycle crossing points on all arms of the junction to improve cycle safety and make crossing the junction by bike easier.
  • Install new traffic signals, including low level traffic signals for cyclist.
  • Link the current and planned cycle lanes on Forest Road into future proposals for Hoe Street to provide continuous protected space for cycling.
  • Upgrade and modernise the street lighting to make the junction feel safer at night.
  • Resurface the footways using materials that create a high quality look and feel, and that complement the material used elsewhere in the town centre.
  • Plant new trees and a variety of plants to complement the existing species in the area, increase biodiversity and improve air quality.

    • Images of the new Bell Junction design

    Construction timeline

    Construction started in February 2021.

    You can view watch the construction in progress by clicking on the two time lapse camera links below:

    Cam 1: https://api.t-lap.se/21585a/

    Cam 2: https://api.t-lap.se/6edc0c/

    Your views

    As this scheme has already been through a public consultation with residents we are not seeking feedback from local people to develop the scheme further. However, please provide your comments below or email us at enjoy@walthamforest.gov.uk .

    Additional materials

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    Bell Junction Update Letter - Feb 2021
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    Bell Junction Update Letter - April 2021
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    Bell Junction Update Letter - Sept 2021
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    Bell Junction Update Letter - Nov 2021
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