Summary
Camden are proposing measures to make permanent the changes in the Phoenix Road area of Somers Town which were put in as a trial in 2024. Most of the changes relate to the planted areas where planters would be replaced by permanent planted zones and an explicit cycle route delineated but the proposals include some additional restrictions on motor vehicles and a number of other improvements to the streetscape.
As part of the trial scheme, Phoenix Road was made motor traffic free between Werrington Street and Chalton Street and a traffic restriction was introduced at the junction of Phoenix Road and Ossulston Street (see map). These restrictions would be made permanent; in addition it is proposed to restrict motor traffic at the Chalton Street/Phoenix Road junction to southbound only.
Details
- Make the trial traffic restrictions on Phoenix Road and Ossulston Street permanent
- Introduce a new 18-month trial southbound only system at the Chalton Street/Phoenix Road junction to further reduce through traffic
- A new green space on Phoenix Road, including a designated route for cyclists
- Adding plants and trees throughout the wider area
- Public space changes, including accessible seating, play features for children, artwork, and a dedicated open space for play and activities in the traffic-free area of Phoenix Road
- Junction safety, pedestrian crossing and pavement changes throughout the area, including at the Phoenix Road/Chalton Street junction
- Parking, loading and road marking changes, including a new loading bay at the Werrington Street/Phoenix Road junction
- Removal of 4 resident permit bays and 5 pay-by-phone parking bays to make way for new planting
Consultation on Camden’s website
Consultation and response form at
Plans at https://bit.ly/43NlIPs