Request ID: FOI-2047-2425 Date published: 18 October 2024
You asked
A timeline of changes from 2023-current date of the changes to signage on THE A20 GLA ROAD (SIDCUP BY-PASS, LONDON BOROUGHS OF BEXLEY AND BROMLEY) (TEMPORARY 40 M.P.H. SPEED LIMIT)
We answered
Our ref: FOI-2047-2425/GH Thank you for your request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 24 September 2024 asking for information about signage changes on the A20. Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act and our information access policy. I can confirm that we do hold the information you require. You asked for: A timeline of changes from 2023-current date of the changes to signage on THE A20 GLA ROAD (SIDCUP BY-PASS, LONDON BOROUGHS OF BEXLEY AND BROMLEY) (TEMPORARY 40 M.P.H. SPEED LIMIT)
Please find the requested information below:
26 Sep 23
Initial signage changes made over 3 nights 26 Sep 23 under ETO - serious risk posed by surface water flooding
4 Oct 23
VMS Installed to reinforce new limit
20 Oct 23
'New Speed Limit in force' signs also installed to reinforce new limit
11 - 13 Dec 23
Signage improved under block closure . New speed limit fully compliant with DfT regulations
19 Dec 23
Enforcement Began
24 Jan 24
TfL contacted by MPS regarding rogue sign
25 Jan 24
Sign removed in early hours
06 Feb 24
Additional ‘Speed reduction due to skid risk’ signage installed
If this is not the information you are looking for please do not hesitate to contact me. Please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal. Yours sincerely Gemma Jacob Senior FOI Case Officer FOI Case Management Team General Counsel Transport for London [email protected]
