Construction work on the latest phase of Cycleway 9 through Chiswick begins today (Thursday, October 13).

A partnership between Transport for London (TfL), Hounslow Council and Hounslow Highways, the scheme is designed to make it easier and safer for residents to cycle for work and leisure.

First introduced in December 2020 as an emergency response to the pandemic, Hounslow Council's Cabinet in July 2021 decided to make a series of improvements to the temporary scheme to retain it in what they have termed an "ongoing experimental scheme".

Improvements to C9 have been split into two phases – 3a and 3b - with the construction of phase 3b launched today. Improvements include:

• New entry treatments and raised crossings at the junctions with Cranbrook Road, Brackley Road, Devonshire Road, Linden Gardens and Duke's Road.
• New eastbound and westbound bus shelters at Cranbrook Road, Mayfield Avenue and Linden Gardens.
• Left turn exit only for motorised vehicles at Duke's Road Junction.
• New parking spaces near Duke's Road Junction.
• A new advanced stop line for cyclists will be installed at the junction with Acton Lane.
• Junction resurfacing and installing a yellow box junction at the Chiswick High Road junction with Turnham Green Terrace and Annandale Road and at the junction with Duke Avenue.
• New zebra crossing on Chiswick High Road junction with a one-way exit at Linden Gardens.
• Resurfacing of the westbound carriageway of Chiswick High Road at Heathfield Terrace.

Work will continue up to 2 December and then reconvene after the Christmas and New Year Holidays on 3 January. Phase 3b is planned to be completed by 31 January, 2023.

Access to residential areas adjoining Chiswick High Road and to local shops will be maintained at all times. Diversion signs will be clearly signed informing of alternative routes where applicable.

The work will take place between 7.30am and 4pm from Monday to Saturday. Residents and businesses in the area have been informed directly. They will receive further advanced notice of any night working which will be required to resurface the carriageway on Chiswick High Road in January.

Hounslow Council's Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Climate, Environment and Transport Strategy, Councillor Kathrine Dunne, said: "These latest improvement works are based on feedback from the local community.

"The cycle lanes have been introduced to give residents a healthier alternative to the car. It will help to reduce congestion and improve air quality in our borough.

The Council and its partners are working hard to ensure that disruption is kept to a minimum during construction. We will continue to communicate with residents and businesses to keep them informed.

"Anyone who has questions about these works can contact the Council's traffic team."

• Anyone with questions or comments about the construction for Phase 3b can contact the Hounslow Traffic Team at: [email protected]
• For more information on Cycleway 9 in Hounslow, visit: http://hounslow.gov.uk/cw9-changes
• To take park in TfL's six-month public consultation into Cycleway 9, visit: https://haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/cycleway-9