Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
Hewitt Road - oil slick - update
Residents asked me to follow up the issue with the speed hump/service cover and resulting loss of oil from vehicles which (having driven too fast over it) leave a trail of oil.
Here is the response. The replacement cover should fix the issue but of course the larger problem of cars speeding down our roads continues. Its an issue I will continue to address with the council.
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Your enquiry about the Statutory Undertakers service cover in Hewitt Road outside no’40 LBH/2953114
Thank you for your enquiry.
A site inspection has confirmed that the speed hump has been constructed to the correct specification and conforms to the Highways (Road Hump) Regulations 1996, which is laid down by the Department for Transport. The speed at which you approach the hump should take account of the roads layout. The Highway Code states that 'the speed limit is the absolute maximum and does not mean it is safe to drive at that speed irrespective of conditions. Driving at speeds that are inappropriate for the road and traffic conditions can be dangerous'.
However, it would appear that the cause of the problem is likely to be the protruding sewer inspection chamber near the speed hump outside no’40.
We will therefore ascertain who is responsible for this cover and request that they arrange replacement for a more modern style cover that will be flush with the carriageway when installed.
Engineering Projects Team
Project Engineer
Sustainable Transport Group
London Borough of Haringey
Replies to This Discussion
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Permalink Reply by John McMullan on
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When the majority Labour group claim the hard work of local libdem councillors as their own because they are the majority they can take stuff like this too. No sympathy.
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Permalink Reply by Clive Carter on
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Hewitt Road today: sand, signs and sumps
This shows the step forward. It shows the signs to best advantage; the right hand side is largely obscured from motorists by a car parked just out of frame. The oil slick – centre-left – is currently sand-covered and about 100 metres long.
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Permalink Reply by Gordon T on
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And in front of the left hand sign you can see the spray paint marking on the asphalt, hopefully where the hump will be resited.
Thanks for pics Clive.
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For a minor adjustment (moving a hump a few metres, if that's what's planned) to an existing traffic calming scheme, no I don't think so. Another example - when our road had replacement street lamps installed, in different locations to previously, there was no consultation that I recall.
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I THINK that, having Gone and Seen, the signs and placement ought to be dramatic enough to cause even enthusiastic drivers to exercise caution (I suggested a warning sign only 18 days ago – near top of thread). I also think we will all be interested in the responses to Alan's list of good questions, raised as an FoI request.
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Permalink Reply by Karen Alexander on
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Good news on Hewitt Road, the speed hump has been removed and the road has been partially resurfaced. The ironwork responsible for the damage has been replaced with a square cover. Hopefully this work will fully solve the problem and see an end to damaged vehicles and oil slicks.
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Permalink Reply by Alan Stanton on
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Thanks again, Karen. For people who haven't spotted it, there's a bit more of an update from John D on this thread.
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Permalink Reply by pipplypig on
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Thanks Karen and everyone else who has kept chipping away at Haringey to get this done. Great to see it sorted.
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Permalink Reply by Cllr Emina Ibrahim on
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I am glad to hear that residents are pleased with the outcome and confirms that contacting the right people and asking the right questions is often far more effective. I think that this must always be at the forefront of effective communications. The key is to ask for firm timelines. Not demanding firm outcomes and timelines can lead to a problem being more prolonged then necessary.
Cllr Emine Ibrahim
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Permalink Reply by Alison P on
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Thanks Emine, but I'm not quite clear what your point is here. Are you saying residents weren't asking the right questions or talking to the right people?
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Hi Alison
The residents certainly were doing all those things.
Cllr Emine Ibrahim
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