Four months of roadworks at a major roundabout are due to start on Monday morning.

Redbridge Council has lobbied for safety improvements on the Charlie Brown roundabout in South Woodford for a number of years and finally Transport for London has given the changes the go-ahead.

Work will include the installation of a signal-controlled pedestrian and cycle crossings and the widening of footpaths.

The roundabout is TfL’s responsibility, and has not been updated since it was enlarged on the site of the Charlie Brown pub in 1972.

Cabinet member for civic pride Cllr John Howard said: “It’s great news that this much needed safety improvement scheme is going ahead. For too long this junction has been a hostile environment for residents and the changes will be a real boost for all those who use it.

“Unfortunately to get the long-term benefits we will have to endure the short-term disruption, so we ask residents to be patient and to take extra care while TfL complete their works.”

Council leader Cllr Jas Athwal added: “We have campaigned tirelessly over many years for safety measures at this very busy junction so I’m pleased that TfL are now implementing the urgently required scheme.

“This is another example of the council listening to the needs of residents and fighting their corner to get a result that has real benefits for the community.”

Penny Rees, TfL’s head of network sponsorship, said: “The transformation of Charlie Brown’s Roundabout will make it safer for pedestrians and cyclists in line with the Mayor of London’s Healthy Streets Approach.

“Our plans to install signalised pedestrian and cycle crossings on all arms of the roundabout and widen the pavements, will reduce road danger and contribute to the Mayor’s Vision Zero target: nobody killed or seriously injured on London’s roads by 2041.

“We are working to minimise the impact of this work, and advise residents to check their journeys before they travel.”

Most of work will take place overnight from 9pm to 5am Monday to Friday between July 9 until October 31, 2018, with some phases during the summer holidays undertaken between 10am and 4pm.

The works will entail diversions and lane closures impacting on the A406 and A1400 and bus routes will also be affected and some pedestrian crossings temporarily closed.

Work on footpaths is due to start on July 23, but changes to routes will be shown on temporary electronic messaging boards in the area.

Public consultation on the changes was carried earlier in the year.

Residents can find out more about the scheme by visiting www.consultations.tfl.gov.ukroads/Charlie-Browns-roundabout.

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