roadworks
Islington councillors are discussing cyclist safety measures during roadworks and how the council manages these projects.
Islington councillors are demanding more consistent safety measures for cyclists during roadworks, citing varied management of traffic and pedestrian flow across the borough. This was discussed at the Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee in October 2026, where councillors reviewed how the council manages roadworks through a permit system and traffic management plans.
The Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee discussed the challenges of coordinating roadworks, noting that utility companies and contractors have statutory rights to carry out works. Councillors highlighted that the management of these projects can significantly impact various road users, including cyclists.
Key facts
- Islington councillors demanded more consistent safety measures for cyclists during roadworks in October 2026. Source
- The Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee discussed roadworks management in Islington in October 2026. Source
- Islington Council manages roadworks through a permit system and reviews traffic management plans. Source
- Utility companies and contractors have statutory rights to carry out roadworks. Source
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