Thames Road Improvement

• Introduction
• Project Background
• Key Events and Project Progress
• Compulsory Purchase Order
• Side Road Order
• Air Quality Monitoring
• Considerate Constructors Scheme
• Monthly Progress on Site
• Traffic News and Delays
• Aerial Photos
• Contact Details

Downloads

• Thames Road Map and Information (PDF file, 20KB)
• Thames Road Aerial Photo with Superimposed Changes, revised July 2006 (PDF file, 733KB)
• Properties eligible for noise insulation (PDF file, 62KB)
• Application under Part 1 Land Compensation Act 1973 (PDF file, 110KB)
• Air Quality Stations Location Plan (PDF file, 202KB)
• Carillion Christmas Newsletter - December 2006 (PDF file, 79KB)
• Carillion Thames Road Leaflet - Summer 2006 (PDF file, 242KB)
• Mowlem Thames Road Leaflet - Autumn 2005 (PDF file, 526KB)
• Mowlem Thames Road Leaflet June 2005 (PDF file, 318KB)

Contact Details

• The Project Manager,
  London Borough of Bexley,
  Highways & Amenities,
  Bexley Civic Offices,
  Broadway,
  Bexleyheath,
  Kent,
  DA6 7LB.
• 020 8294 6880
• dimitri.araj@ bexley.gov.uk

A206 Thames Road Improvement

Funded by:

Introduction

London Borough of Bexley is currently upgrading the A206 Thames Road to a dual carriageway, thereby completing the dualling of the South Thames Development Route (STDR) within the M25. The STDR serves the employment areas in the north of the borough and the surrounding region. Because of its importance in protecting existing jobs and stimulating new local employment, it is London Borough of Bexley's highest priority road scheme. It is estimated that dualling Thames Road would be critical to securing almost 6000 jobs in the borough and safeguarding many more. On 28 August 2007 the project was substantially completed. The completed section is 1.5 km long from the Perry Street Roundabout to the Crayside Industrial Estate.

• Read more about the improvements under the Project Background section.

Excavation and planting work to the Flood Plain is completed

When the embankment was built between the River Cray and the railway bridge for the road widening it meant that some of the flood plain capacity in the area was lost. A requirement of the Environmental Agency is that this capacity is replaced.

The area surrounded by Thames Road, the railway, River Cray and North West Kent sewer has been lowered by about 300mm in order to bring the flood plain capacity back to what it was before the embankment was built. A small pond and a couple of streams have been created in the area. The area has been planted with reeds and other plants and should end up being a really attractive feature in the years to come.

Flood Plain Works	Excavating to create more flood plain	Flood Plain before and after works
	Reed Planting on Thames Road

Second stage of landscaping Thames Road commences

The first part of the landscaping of Thames Road was completed early last year. Now that the roadworks have been completed, and it is the right time of the year for planting, the final stage of the landscaping is now being done. This will involve planting trees, shrubs and wild flowers at various points along the road. It will also involve planting up the reed beds in the wetland area by the railway bridge that was created at the end of last year. All the planting should be completed by the end of March.

Landscaping on the entrance to Iron Mill Lane

Landscaping by Crayford Way Roundabout

Landscaping by River Cray Bridge

Drainage cleaning works on Thames Road
from 21 January for up to 2 weeks

Jet cleaning the drains along Thames road

The drains on Thames Road are to be jet cleaned and surveyed from Monday 21 January for up to 2 weeks. To enable this to happen there will be localised lane closures where the jetting is taking place. The jet cleaning gang will be working from Perry Street roundabout to the railway bridge and then back to Perry Street on the other carriageway. They will then follow the same route again with the CCTV gang.

Land Compensation Act 1973

BEXLEY COUNCIL
LAND COMPENSATION ACT 1973 (AS AMENDED)
A206 Thames Road Improvement

1. BEXLEY COUNCIL HEREBY GIVES NOTICE THAT the work on the A206 Thames Road Improvement Scheme has been completed and the new highway described in the Schedule below was first open to public traffic on 28 August 2007. That date is known as the “relevant date”.
2. Under Part I of the Land Compensation Act 1973 (as amended) (from now on referred to as the Act), compensation can be claimed by anyone having a qualifying interest in land (see paragraphs 7 and 8 to this notice) if the value of that interest has been depreciated by more than £50 by physical factors caused by the use of the new highway. The physical factors are noise, vibration, smell, fumes, smoke and artificial lighting and the discharge on to the land of any solid or liquid substance.
3. The first day on which compensation can be claimed is the day after twelve months have expired from the relevant date and is known as the “first claim day”. The first claim day for this dualling scheme is 29 August 2008. Except for the circumstance described in paragraph 4 to this notice, a claim cannot be made before the first claim day.
4. A claim can be made during the period between the relevant date and the first claim day only where the claimant has made a contract to sell his/her interest in the property or, in the case of properties that are not dwellings, to grant a tenancy. The claim must be made between the making of the contract and before the sale is completed or the tenancy granted. London Borough of Bexley cannot accept a claim after the sale or grant of a tenancy has been completed. No compensation in respect of such a claim will be paid before the first claim day.
5. By virtue of section 19(2A) of the Act and under the Limitations Act 1980, a claim will become time-barred if within six years from and including the first claim day the claimant has not:
   1. Agreed in writing an offer of compensation (including any reasonable valuation and legal expenses) made by London Borough of Bexley in writing; or
   2. If agreement is not so reached, made a reference to the Lands Tribunal to have it determine the compensation.
   3. Where a claim has become time-barred under the Limitations Act 1980, Bexley Council can no longer be required to pay compensation.

6. No compensation can be claimed under Part I of the Act where part of the property was acquired for the construction of the new highway. Instead, compensation for land acquired is paid under different rules.
7. To claim compensation under Part I of the Act, a qualifying interest in the land must have been acquired before the new highway was first open to public traffic. The qualifying interest must also be held by the claimant at the date of making a claim. The claimant must be able to produce evidence of his/her interest in the property when required to do so by London Borough of Bexley. Compensation will not be paid where a claimant’s qualifying interest in the property cannot be verified.
8. Interests in land qualifying for compensation are specified in section 2 of the Act. They are:
   1. For dwellings, the interest must be that of an owner by virtue of owning the freehold or a tenancy with at least three years left to run at the time of making the claim. Where the interest carries the right to occupy the property, the claimant must do so as his residence.
   2. For agricultural units, the interest must be that of an owner-occupier, that is, a person who occupies the whole of the unit and owns the freehold or a tenancy with at least three years left to run at the time of making the claim in the whole or any part of the unit.
   3. For other property that is not a dwelling or an agricultural unit, the interest must be that of an owner-occupier, that is, a person who occupies the whole or substantial part of the property by virtue of owning the freehold or a tenancy with at least three years left to run at the time of making the claim. The property must have an annual value that does not exceed £29,200 (this figure may be updated by Order from to time).
9. Special provisions under the Act apply to claims where the land is subject to a mortgage, where there are persons entitled under trusts or settlements or by inheritance and where there are tenants entitled to enfranchisement or extension under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.
10. Compensation is assessed by reference to property prices that are current on the first claim day. Account will be taken of the use of the new highway, as it exists on the first claim day. Account will also be taken of any intensification that may then reasonably be expected of the use of the new highway in the state it is on the first claim day.
11. Anyone having a qualifying interest who considers they have a claim under the Act can obtain further information and a claim form from Property Services, London Borough of Bexley, Civic Offices, Broadway, Bexleyheath, Kent DA6 7LB or by telephoning 020 8294 6328. The claim form can also be downloaded here. (110KB, PDF file)
12. This notice contains a summary of the law. It is not intended to be a complete and full statement of it. Anyone intending to make a claim should consider obtaining independent professional advice.

The Schedule

The A206 Thames Road Improvement Scheme is a road dualling and environmental improvement project. The completed section is 1.5 km long from the Perry Street Roundabout to the Crayside Industrial Estate.

Mike Frizoni
Assistant Director (Highways and Amenities)
London Borough of Bexley, Civic Offices, Broadway, Bexleyheath, Kent DA6 7LB

The Noise Insulation Regulations 1975

London Borough of Bexley
The Noise Insulation Regulations 1975 (as amended) Statutory Instrument 1763
A206 Thames Road Improvements

BEXLEY COUNCIL HEREBY GIVES NOTICE THAT the work on the A206 Thames Road Improvement Scheme has been completed and the new highway described in the Schedule below was first opened to public traffic on 28 August 2007. That date is known as the “relevant date”.

Following an assessment of noise levels arising from the use of this road, London Borough of Bexley, as the highway authority has ascertained that a number of properties are eligible for noise insulation works or a grant under the Noise Insulation Regulations 1975. A copy of the list of eligible properties has been deposited at the Contact Centre, London Borough of Bexley, Bexley Civic Offices, Broadway, Bexleyheath, Kent DA6 7LB and at Crayford Library, 112 Crayford Road, Crayford, Kent DA1 4ER and may be seen there at all reasonable hours. This list can also be viewed here. (62KB, PDF file)

A number of the eligible properties has already accepted the Council’s offer of noise insulation and had the work done during the construction period of the project.

The Regulations give the right of appeal to the occupier or person entitled to occupy any dwelling or other residential property (such as a retirement home or hostel for long stay residents), and to his immediate landlord or licensor, where the dwelling or property is within 300 metres of the road and no offer of insulation work or grant has been made in respect of it.

Any such person who claims that they are entitled to receive an offer of insulation work or grant may apply in writing to the Project Manger, Engineering Services, London Borough of Bexley, Bexley Civic Offices, Broadway, Bexleyheath, Kent DA6 7LB before 28 February 2008 giving their reasons and requesting that an offer be made in accordance with the provisions of the regulations.

The Schedule

The A206 Thames Road Improvement Scheme is a road dualling and environmental improvement project. The completed section is 1.5 km long from the Perry Street Roundabout to the Crayside Industrial Estate. 

Mike Frizoni
Assistant Director (Highways and Amenities)
London Borough of Bexley, Civic Offices, Broadway, Bexleyheath, Kent DA6 7LB

Traffic lights now switched on at Perry Street and Howbury Lane roundabouts

Perry Street Roundabout Traffic Lights The new traffic lights at Perry Street and Howbury Lane roundabouts have now been turned on by TfL. This means that the cones which were on these roundabouts to allow pedestrians to safely cross have now been removed and traffic is also able to turn right into Howbury Lane again. The lights will continue to be monitored by TfL in the coming weeks and adjusted to try and optimise the flow of traffic throughout the day. The final two pedestrian crossings, at Crayford Way and the Jolly Farmers, were switched on at the beginning of October. The delay in turning them on was due to damage which was caused to the control box. This now means that all cones have now gone from the new dual carriageway.

Thames Road - How it has changed

The vast majority of the works have now been completed but there are various minor snagging items that have yet to be finished. The following photos show some of the changes that have occurred over the last couple of years. Looking east from Perry Street roundabout   Looking north towards Crayford Way roundabout Looking south towards Kennet Road roundabout   Looking north towards Perry Street roundabout

Thames Road Traffic Orders to come into effect on 8th August

The Thames Road Traffic Orders completed their period for objections without receiving any. This now means that they will come into effect on 8th August 2007. Prescribed Route Traffic Order (27KB, PDF file) Street Notice (19KB, PDF file) Section 23 Notice (18KB, PDF file) Statement of Reasons (18KB, PDF file) Traffic Orders 1 of 3 (300KB, PDF file) Traffic Orders 2 of 3 (363KB, PDF file) Traffic Orders 3 of 3 (257KB, PDF file)

Carillion wins Silver Considerate Constructors Award

Carillion has won a Silver Award at the 2007 Considerate Constructor Awards. Details about the awards can be found here www.ccscheme.org.uk

Revised Plans For The A206 Thames Road Improvement Scheme

A new schedule of work has been put together for the A206 Thames Road project. The new timetable will see improvements to the A206 Thames Road continue as planned and largely completed by Summer 2007. Network Rail, which owns the bridge that carries trains over the eastern end of Thames Road, has been unable to agree a suitable bridge design with the Council's consultants, so this feature is no longer part of the Council's immediate plans. While 1.5km of Thames Road will be widened to two lanes, traffic will continue to flow under the bridge in a single lane until the new railway bridge is built. The full press release can be found here. The revised layout is shown here.

Mowlem becomes Carillion

What has happened to the familiar Mowlem logo? Since 23rd February 2006, Mowlem has been a wholly owned subsidiary of Carillion plc. Mowlem are now pleased to present themselves as Carillion Regional Civil Engineering. The site team has not changed as a result of this - the same names and faces still apply! Jarod Williams has recently moved on to pastures new however and the new Project Manager is Mike Magee who is now leading the Carillion team here on site.