Request ID: FOI-1433-2122 Date published: 19 October 2021
You asked
Dear Transport for London,
From the website for the Mansell Street cycle lane: https://haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/mansell-street, I found out that the project was announced in March 2021 but was delayed. I would like to request for:
1. What was causing the scheme to be delayed?
2. What is the anticipated time period for the construction work to start?
We answered
TfL Ref: 1433-2122
Thank you for your request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 6 October 2021 asking for information about Mansell Street cycle lane scheme. Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy. I can confirm that we hold the information you require. You asked: From the website for the Mansell Street cycle lane: https://haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/mansell-street, I found out that the project was announced in March 2021 but was delayed. I would like to request for:
1. What was causing the scheme to be delayed? 2. What is the anticipated time period for the construction work to start?
We have been working closely with our contractor under TfL's new delivery framework to finalise the preparatory work for the Mansell Street scheme. Further survey work has revealed a number of unchartered utility plant which will require further investigation to ensure that we can proceed with works safety and avoid disruption to utility services. We are hoping to start construction in the new year, but we may encounter some delays due to these unexpected challenges. We are working closely with our contractors to confirm a start date and will communicate this as soon as we can. We are committed to delivering this scheme, as part of a programme of safer cycle infrastructure, as soon as it is possible in line with the Mayor’s commitments to deliver Healthy Streets and Vision Zero.
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Yours sincerely
Sara Thomas FOI Case Management Team General Counsel Transport for London
