19 November (Part 1) - Assume the worst
Bexleyheath
Broadway is currently undergoing
Phase 1 of its rejuvenation. A mixed pedestrian
and traffic area with fancy block paving. Naturally Bexley council doesn’t want
to cover it with ugly yellow lines so from next weekend you will be fined for
parking there even if there are no lines.
Instead of it being a case of ‘Park anywhere except where it says you can’t’ there
will be a change to ‘No parking anywhere except where it says so’. It should be a good
trap for the unwary signed only by a Zone sign at the entry points.
Also from next weekend work will temporarily cease to minimise disruption to the Christmas
trade, presumably access to Christ Church will be fully restored too.
ASDA shoppers may not be as happy, the bus stop opposite is to be removed and
replaced by one 40 metres away and delivery drivers are likely to suffer the
fate of this one - see picture.
Note: I understand that motorists confused by the new
parking arrangement are currently being given warning notices rather than
penalties, but only for the reminder of this week.