Construction work on major scheme to transform A23 Streatham Hill to begin in summer

Transport for London has announced construction work will start this summer on a major new scheme to make A23 Streatham Hill safer and better for residents and those visiting the area.

The scheme, developed in close partnership with Lambeth Council, will create new pedestrian crossings, a protected cycling route and improvements to bus lanes in the area.

TfL says that currently, roads in the area do not make it easy or attractive to walk or catch the bus, and that it needs to protect bus journey times on the corridor “to enable more people to benefit from London’s affordable network of bus services”.

It says the scheme will make it easier to cross busy roads, offer protected space for people to cycle and provide continuous bus lanes with fewer obstructions. The work will be undertaken in five main stages and is due to be completed by spring 2027.

The latest collision analysis for the area shows that 72 collisions took place in the 36-month period up to 31 October 2024, resulting in injuries to 75 people.

TfL held a consultation into its plans for the A23 Streatham Hill, with 70% of respondents stating that the changes would make it easier or safer to walk and 83% saying the same about cycling.

Julie Lewington, TfL’s Head of Projects and Programmes, said: “Our plans to transform A23 Streatham Hill for everyone who lives in, works in and visits the area will make it easier and safer for people to travel and enable more people to walk and cycle.

“We’re working to minimise the impact of construction work on local residents and people travelling through the area and would like to thank everyone for their patience during this vital project. We are developing comprehensive travel advice around the works which will be communicated to our customers, and we encourage everyone to plan ahead.”

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