David A Graham Associates (DAGA) was commissioned by Forest Traffic Services Ltd, on behalf of Network Rail, to undertake an independent Stage 1 & 2 Road Safety Audit of the temporary traffic management proposals associated with the London Bridge Station Redevelopment. The audit assessed the safety of temporary highway arrangements designed to accommodate major construction works while maintaining safe access for motorists, cyclists, pedestrians and public transport users.
Client: Forest Traffic Services Ltd / Network Rail
Location: Tooley Street, London Bridge, London
Audit Date: 28th April 2016
Audit Type: Combined Stage 1 & 2 Road Safety Audit (Temporary Traffic Management)
Standards Applied: TfL Procedure SQA-0170 & Traffic Signs Manual
Focus Areas: Temporary Traffic Management, Construction Hoardings, Pedestrian Safety & Urban Traffic Operations
The London Bridge Station Redevelopment required significant temporary traffic management within one of London's busiest transport corridors. Proposed one-way street closures, construction hoardings and lane reconfigurations had the potential to affect the safe movement of thousands of pedestrians, cyclists, buses and other vehicles each day.
Key issues identified during the audit included:
Narrow pedestrian routes adjacent to construction hoardings.
Reduced visibility between motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.
Temporary signage that could lead to driver confusion.
Safe management of traffic through complex temporary layouts.
Maintaining accessibility while construction works were underway.
David A Graham Associates carried out a comprehensive review of the temporary traffic management proposals, combining detailed design assessments with an on-site inspection to identify potential safety risks before implementation.
Following the audit, a detailed report was prepared with practical recommendations, including:
Maintaining adequate pedestrian footway widths.
Improving visibility around construction hoardings.
Enhancing temporary signage and advance warning systems.
Reviewing traffic signal timings to accommodate temporary layouts.
Refining traffic management arrangements to improve safety for all road users.
The Road Safety Audit provided the client with an independent assessment of the proposed temporary traffic management scheme, identifying practical improvements that reduced risk while allowing major construction works to proceed safely.
The recommendations helped improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists, motorists and public transport users throughout the redevelopment of one of London's busiest railway stations.
Independent Stage 1 & 2 Road Safety Audit for a major infrastructure project.
Expert review of temporary traffic management proposals.
Improved pedestrian, cyclist and vehicle safety during construction.
Practical recommendations to reduce operational risk.
Compliance with TfL temporary traffic management procedures.
Supporting the safe delivery of the London Bridge Station Redevelopment.
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