Springwell Road, TW5 - 3.5T weight restriction zone (between Clairvale Road and Ash Grove)
Consultation has now concluded
This consultation closed on 22 December 2023, an update will be available shortly which will summarise the findings and next steps
Overview
In early 2014 the Council installed a width restriction on Springwell Road, Heston TW5; adjacent to the existing mini roundabout by the junction with Browning Way, following concerns raised by residents about disproportionate number of HGVs using this estate road as a cut through when delays were being experienced on the major priority roads. Despite this, some HGV drivers were bypassing the width restriction through Broad Walk; Almorah Road and Clairvale Road. Due to road safety concerns, restricting HGV’s above 3.5T (3.5 Tonne) on a section of Springwell Road, is deemed the best alternative option to limit, and reduce the effects of HGV traffic.
Due to the actions of some HGV drivers, the council view it as important to replace the width restriction currently in place, with a weight restriction enforced by ANPR camera, in order to obtain the desired result of reduced HGV traffic using these roads. New ground-breaking technology allows the smart cameras to identify a vehicle by its metric size before predicting its weight category. These cameras, linked to the DVLA will confirm the actual weight; and if above the prescribed weight, a decision is made to issue a penalty charge notice but exempting residents and their guests (i.e. Builders and HGV delivery vehicles)
What we are proposing
As part of the ongoing three year Community Led Scheme programme, Hounslow council are proposing to replace the existing width restriction on Springwell Road, with a 3.5T weight restriction on Springwell Road, between Ash Grove and Clairvale Road.
All local residents with a vehicle weight over 3.5T, that are registered to their address will be placed on an 'exemption list' so that no PCN would be issued to them if they travelled through banned zone.
Supermarket delivery vehicles are rated below 3.5T, so such vehicles would not be affected by the weight restriction. Replacing the width restriction with a weight restriction also removes regular highways maintenance issues whereby bollards can be struck leading to resetting of the bollards, and localised footway repairs.
Details of the proposals are shown on the plan below and documents listed on the right hand side of this page.
Why are we proposing this?
The proposals have been developed in order to deter and prevent the dangers posed by heavy goods vehicles from using Springwell Road as cut-throughs.
Positive imparts: -
- Would be effective in reducing the rat-run and dangerous driving and the damages to traffic road traffics infrastructures.
- A safer neighbourhood environment all times.
- Benefits for those who are negatively affected from heightened volumes of vehicle traffic flows, or from speeding vehicles, affecting both actual and perceived road safety.
How to respond
Please complete the short survey by clicking on the “Take Survey” button below by 22 December 2023.
A copy of the proposals, and a copy of the consultation letter, can be accessed using the links on the right hand side of this page. If you require this information in a different language or format, please get in touch with the team via consult@hounslow.gov.uk and we will endeavour to provide this for you. .
Alternatively, you may also prefer to email us or call us using the above contact details (calls go through to a monitored voicemail), please quote “3.5T Weight Restriction Springwell Road” in the email title, or when leaving a message, and please return all comments by 22 December 2023.
You can also submit your comments to us by post - please send any comments to us (quoting: Springwell Road - 3.5T Weight Restriction) to the following address:
Traffic, Transport and Environmental Strategy
Hounslow House
7 Bath RoadHounslow
TW3 3EB
The closing date for this consultation is 22 December 2023.
What happens next
We're unable to respond directly to every respondent, however following the end of consultation, feedback will be reviewed, and recommendations presented to Ward Councillors for a decision. This webpage will be updated with the outcome in due course.
Paper copies of all consultations and surveys are available. To request one, please email consult@hounslow.gov.uk or call 020 8583 2000.
