Safer cycle lanes and crossings set for Streatham Hill this summer

Major works are set to begin on Streatham Hill this summer, promising residents safer roads, crossings and faster bus times.

The scheme, developed in partnership between Transport for London (TfL) and Lambeth council, will create new pedestrian crossings, a protected cycling route and improvements to bus lanes on A23 Streatham Hill.

The work will be undertaken in five main stages and is due to be completed by spring 2027.

Cllr Rezina Chowdhury, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Sustainable Lambeth and Clean Air, said: “We are supporting this TfL scheme that will be transformational for Streatham.

“New pedestrian crossings and safe cycling infrastructure, improved bus lanes, extra trees and greenery will be a huge boost to the high street and great benefit for businesses, residents and road users.”

TfL will begin construction work in summer between Sternhold Avenue and Holmewood Road.

This includes building two new pedestrian crossings, moving existing crossings, building new protected cycle lanes in areas like the South Circular and removing parking and loading bays.

Throughout summer, new traffic signals will also be implemented at the Telford Avenue junction, outside Brixton Bus Garage, access to side roads will be changed and more trees will be planted.

Construction has been planned to minimise disruption for residents and businesses, TfL said, including maintaining traffic flow and avoiding night working where possible.

Julie Lewington, TfL’s head of projects and programmes, said: “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.”

According to TfL’s latest data analysis for the area, 72 collisions took place in the 36-month period up to October 31, 2024, resulting in injuries to 75 people.

As part of its Vision Zero goal, the rial network is determined to eliminate death and serious injury on the transport network.

A consultation on the plans for the A23 Streatham Hill, held by TfL, saw 70 per cent of respondents stating that the changes would make it easier or safer to walk and 83 per cent saying the same about cycling.

TfL will launch a dedicated travel advice page closer to the start of these works

Roads in the surrounding area are expected to be busier than usual, with Londoners encouraged to consider alternative transport options.

Pictured top: Computer generated image of the completed scheme, view looking northbound towards Bus Stop T, at the Tierney Road junction (Picture: TfL)