Sydenham Hill traffic..???
Sydenham Hill traffic..???
Hello there,
I'm looking at moving house and my morning journey will involve traveling the length of Sydenham Hill (towards the Horniman) at about 8.30 - 8.45am.
I tried a test run this morning and the traffic was terrible, a reall snail trail. However, as there are some kind of works going on, I don't think I have a true picture.
Was wondering if anyone who travels this way, at the same time of day, might be able to tell me if it's always slow moving??
many thanks
I'm looking at moving house and my morning journey will involve traveling the length of Sydenham Hill (towards the Horniman) at about 8.30 - 8.45am.
I tried a test run this morning and the traffic was terrible, a reall snail trail. However, as there are some kind of works going on, I don't think I have a true picture.
Was wondering if anyone who travels this way, at the same time of day, might be able to tell me if it's always slow moving??
many thanks
Re: Sydenham Hill traffic..???
Only when there's temp traffic lights in place.umix wrote:Hello there,
I'm looking at moving house and my morning journey will involve traveling the length of Sydenham Hill (towards the Horniman) at about 8.30 - 8.45am.
I tried a test run this morning and the traffic was terrible, a reall snail trail. However, as there are some kind of works going on, I don't think I have a true picture.
Was wondering if anyone who travels this way, at the same time of day, might be able to tell me if it's always slow moving??
many thanks
I don't know how long they're going to be there for, but it's not going to be forever.
Under normal circumstances, there might be a bit of a tailback at the roundabout at the junction of Kirkdale/Sydenham Hill/Eliot Bank, but it usually moves quite smoothly.
You haven't said what your final destination is, but it's quite probable that there are worse jams to be wary of.
Thank you for your replys, it's very reasuring to know that it's not too bad without the roadworks.
My final destination is Lewisham but with a drop off at Honor Oak. I'm familiar with the second part of the journey but was just a bit freaked out by the traffic on Sydenham Hill as I'm not the best in the morning!
so thanks again
My final destination is Lewisham but with a drop off at Honor Oak. I'm familiar with the second part of the journey but was just a bit freaked out by the traffic on Sydenham Hill as I'm not the best in the morning!
so thanks again
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Umix - You need to allow extra time during morning school run peak time for the part of your journey from Sydenham Hill to Honor Oak.
Wing is right. The cause of the “snail trail” is now the3-way traffic light system (Kirkdale, Sydenham Hill, and Sydenham Rise) installed to create a safe environment for the workmen who are replacing the damaged Victorian gas pipes on Sydenham Rise.
To avoid the delay, try this diversion:
Opposite the Dulwich Wood House, turn left off Sydenham Hill into Wells Park Road. Drive down Wells Park Road to junction with Kirkdale. Turn left into Kirkdale, then right into Dartmouth Road. Follow Dartmouth Road to junction with London Road. Turn left into London Road. Drive up London Road then turn right at traffic lights into Honor Oak Road.
Wing is right. The cause of the “snail trail” is now the3-way traffic light system (Kirkdale, Sydenham Hill, and Sydenham Rise) installed to create a safe environment for the workmen who are replacing the damaged Victorian gas pipes on Sydenham Rise.
To avoid the delay, try this diversion:
Opposite the Dulwich Wood House, turn left off Sydenham Hill into Wells Park Road. Drive down Wells Park Road to junction with Kirkdale. Turn left into Kirkdale, then right into Dartmouth Road. Follow Dartmouth Road to junction with London Road. Turn left into London Road. Drive up London Road then turn right at traffic lights into Honor Oak Road.
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If more people would walk to school, things would improve enormously. It makes no sense to me that some many should drive to school when they live but a mile or less from school.
I walk with my youngsters everyday, in all weathers and it's great. The exercise is so uplifting. My lungs have expanded enormously and stress levels have shrunken to zilch. As for the two boys, it keeps them strong, fast and in good spirits. And the conversation is hilarious.
Walk your kids to school, people. It'll help everything move more efficiently. Most particularly, your own internal systems. There are no excuses. We can get to The Peak from the Crystal Palace Park Road end of Lawrie Park Road, in 12 minutes and my lads are only 4 and 7. That's .8 of a mile.
I'm not boasting here. Certainly that's not my intention. I'm simply exasperated at how many youngsters are driven to school daily. And many live much closer than we do. The school run is the biggest cause of congestion and it's entirely unnecessary. It's the easy option.
I walk with my youngsters everyday, in all weathers and it's great. The exercise is so uplifting. My lungs have expanded enormously and stress levels have shrunken to zilch. As for the two boys, it keeps them strong, fast and in good spirits. And the conversation is hilarious.
Walk your kids to school, people. It'll help everything move more efficiently. Most particularly, your own internal systems. There are no excuses. We can get to The Peak from the Crystal Palace Park Road end of Lawrie Park Road, in 12 minutes and my lads are only 4 and 7. That's .8 of a mile.
I'm not boasting here. Certainly that's not my intention. I'm simply exasperated at how many youngsters are driven to school daily. And many live much closer than we do. The school run is the biggest cause of congestion and it's entirely unnecessary. It's the easy option.
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Sydenham Hill traffic..???
I agree Paul that walking to school is a good idea but this is not a practical option in this instance. Umix has to get to Honor Oak then onto Lewisham.
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Sydenham Hill traffic..???
Umix - The gas pipe work in Sydenham Rise is now finished so you might like to give that route to Honor Oak another go next week.