Battersea Bridge area to become safer for walking and cycling
TfL is set to commence an extensive safety improvement project around Battersea Bridge, aimed at reducing road hazards for pedestrians and cyclists. Construction will begin on 1st November, with work expected to last for 11 months, focusing on upgrades to pavements, traffic signals, and road layouts along Battersea Bridge Road and the Cheyne Walk junction.
The initiative is part of TfL’s Safer Junction programme, designed to enhance safety in areas with high collision rates and to ensure reliable bus journey times along the Battersea Bridge corridor. These changes align with the Mayor’s Vision Zero objective to eliminate deaths and serious injuries on London’s transport network by 2041.
Following a public consultation in late 2022 and early 2023, TfL will implement several key modifications in the Battersea Bridge area. This includes the installation of three new controlled crossing points, improved cycling facilities, and the creation of two new bus lane sections. Additionally, the corners at the Cheyne Walk junction will be built out to expand pavement space, encouraging slower vehicle speeds.
New signalised pedestrian crossings will be established at the junctions of Battersea Bridge Road and Prince of Wales Drive, as well as at the southern end of the bridge. Other upgrades will modernise existing traffic signals, improve pavements at key junctions, and introduce a signalised bus gate on the southern approach to Battersea Bridge.
TfL will also be relocating the ‘Battersea Bridge’ bus stop approximately 15 metres from its current position and enhancing road markings throughout the area to boost driver awareness and safety for cyclists and pedestrians. Improvements to drainage systems, including cycle-friendly gullies, are also part of the plan.
While construction aims to minimise disruption, some delays on roads and bus routes are expected. TfL advises commuters to plan ahead and consider alternative routes during this period. Updates on the project’s progress can be found on the TfL website.
This project follows a community campaign sparked by the tragic death of local resident Jack Ryan on 13th January 2021, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced safety measures. The first phase of improvements was completed in November 2021, which included a new pedestrian crossing and reduced speed limits.
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