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Route From Gallions Reach DLR Station to The SportsDock

Docklands Campus, The University of East London, 4 - 6 University Way, London, E16 2RD

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Overview - Gallions Reach DLR Station to the SportsDock

Gallions Reach DLR Station Platform 1 - East Bound

  • Proceed from the platform edge towards the lift on the right hand side.
  • The approximate distance of this section of the route is 10m.
  • This section of the route has surfaced footpaths.
  • Surfaced footpaths consist of: concrete and block paving.
  • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: bins and street furniture.
  • Footpaths are step-free and level.
  • The footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • These details are identical for Platform 2 (West Bound).

Lift - Platform 1 - East Bound

  • Proceed to the lift at the rear of the platform as you exit the train.
  • Enter the lift and travel down to the concourse level.
  • Exit the lift onto the station concourse.
  • The approximate distance of this section of the route is 10m.
  • This section of the route has surfaced footpaths.
  • Surfaced footpaths consist of: concrete and block paving.
  • Footpaths are step-free but have slight ramps.
  • The majority of the footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • Signage here includes: wayfinding.
  • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The lift door width is 80cm and the lift has a weight limit of 630kg.
  • There are slight ramps to enter and exit the lift at both platform and street level.

Stairs Platform 1 - East Bound

  • There are stairs from platform to station concourse level as an alternative route to the lift.
  • The stairs are located at the opposite end of the platform to the lift.
  • The steps have handrails on both sides and there is a landing.
  • The approximate distance of this section of the route is 10m.
  • This section of the route has surfaced footpaths.
  • Surfaced footpaths consist of: concrete and boardwalk.
  • Footpaths are not step-free.
  • The footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • There are identical stairs for Platform 2 (West Bound).

Cross station concourse

  • Proceed from this area located beneath the station platforms towards Atlantis Avenue.
  • The approximate distance of this section of the route is 30m.
  • This section of the route has surfaced footpaths.
  • Surfaced footpaths consist of: block paving.
  • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: bins, signs and street furniture.
  • Footpaths are step-free but have very easy slopes.
  • The footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • Signage here includes: wayfinding, information boards and maps.
  • There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

Atlantis Avenue crossing

  • This is a puffin crossing point.
  • The crossing point has a refuge island.
  • The crossing point has dropped kerbs.
  • Dropped kerbs have tactile paving.
  • The crossing point does not have rotating cones.

Atlantis Avenue to Gallions Roundabout

  • Turn right after crossing Atlantis Avenue and follow the path that crosses under the railway towards Gallions Roundabout.
  • The approximate distance of this section of the route is 25m.
  • This section of the route has surfaced footpaths.
  • Surfaced footpaths consist of: block paving.
  • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: bollards, bins and street furniture.
  • Footpaths are step-free and level.
  • The footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • Signage here includes: wayfinding.
  • There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

Gallions Roundabout to Woolwich Manor Way crossing

  • On reaching the roundabout, turn left and follow the pathway along to the pedestrian crossing on your right.
  • The approximate distance of this section of the route is 30m.
  • This section of the route has surfaced footpaths.
  • Surfaced footpaths consist of: tarmac.
  • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces, bollards and street furniture.
  • Footpaths are step-free and level.
  • The majority of the footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • Signage here includes: wayfinding.
  • There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

Woolwich Manor Way crossing

  • This is a pelican crossing point.
  • The crossing point has a refuge island.
  • The crossing point has dropped kerbs.
  • Dropped kerbs have tactile paving.
  • The crossing point does not have rotating cones.
  • The island has a slight slope up to enter and down to exit.

Path along Gallions Roundabout south side

  • On reaching the south side of Gallions roundabout after crossing Woolwich Manor Way, turn right and follow the path along to the University Way crossing which will be to the right.
  • The approximate distance of this section of the route is 30m.
  • This section of the route has surfaced footpaths.
  • Surfaced footpaths consist of: concrete, tarmac and block paving.
  • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces and street furniture.
  • Footpaths are step-free but have very easy slopes.
  • The footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • Signage here includes: wayfinding.
  • There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

University Way crossing

  • This is a pelican crossing point.
  • The crossing point has a refuge island.
  • The crossing point has dropped kerbs.
  • Flush kerbs have tactile paving.
  • The crossing point does not have rotating cones.

Pedestrian entrance to SportsDock Car Park

  • Proceed directly ahead from the crossing where there is a pedestrian gate to the path with a slight slope upwards leading to the SportsDock car park.
  • Follow the path ahead to the car park access road and turn right.
  • The approximate distance of this section of the route is 5m.
  • This section of the route has surfaced footpaths.
  • Surfaced footpaths consist of: block paving.
  • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: signs and street furniture.
  • Footpaths are step-free but have slight slopes.
  • The footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • Signage here includes: wayfinding.
  • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

Car Park Road crossing

  • This is an unmarked crossing point (without controls or markings).
  • The crossing point has dropped kerbs.
  • Dropped kerbs have tactile paving.
  • There is a drain directly in front of the dropped kerb which may cause a problem for some.

Path to SportsDock Main Entrance

  • On crossing the car park access road, turn right and follow the path around to the left where you will find the main entrance to SportsDock.
  • The approximate distance of this section of the route is 15m.
  • This section of the route has surfaced footpaths.
  • Surfaced footpaths consist of: block paving.
  • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces, bins and street furniture.
  • Footpaths are step-free but have slight slopes.
  • Only some of the footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.