An accessible space for active travel at the heart of Dulwich Village.
We're working with residents to build a new community space at the heart of Dulwich Village.
This follows the decision to make the traffic filter at the junction of Calton Avenue, Court Lane and Dulwich Village permanent.
The project is part of our Streets for People strategy, which aims to:
Read more about works completed in February 2025
This project has created:
We are excited to announce that the Dulwich Village project has now been completed! The roadblock has been removed, and emergency vehicles now have full access through the square.
While the project is complete, we continue to monitor and evaluate the improvements to ensure they meet safety and functionality standards. We are committed to delivering the highest quality work and keeping the community informed every step of the way.
Lighting
We’ve made significant progress on improving the lighting throughout the square, which will enhance safety and create a more inviting space. The work is ongoing, but you’ll begin to see the changes soon. Currently the luminaires installed are the ‘old’ highways luminaires which is a temporary measure due to a delay with the delivery of the new heritage style LED luminaires.
Emergency access
The roadblock has been cleared, allowing emergency vehicles full access through the square.
Pedestrian traffic
We’re thrilled to see the square becoming a popular spot, with an increase in pedestrian traffic observed. This positive change is a clear sign of the square’s growing role as a community hub.
Though the main elements of the project are complete, we’re still working on a few final touches. We will continue to keep you updated with the latest developments, making sure to share relevant information with you.
Thank you for your continued support.
We’re excited about the improvements made and look forward to sharing more updates with you soon!
Email us with your feedback on the Dulwich Village project at DulwichVillageWorksFeedback@southwark.gov.uk.
We started by finding out how accessible the junctions were. We measured this against objectives set by Healthy Streets. This phase included:
In Autumn 2022 we looked at how well the area worked for all kinds of road users through:
The consultation received 1,242 responses. Of the people we spoke to:
In winter 2022 we revised our proposals in light of the phase 2 consultation. We addressed:
A lot of consultation responses suggested banning vehicle access along Turney Road from the junction with Dulwich Village. We considered these alongside traffic data and surveys and decided that vehicle access had to be kept at this location.
We have looked at other opportunities to improve the street environment here, supporting the needs of local pupils, pedestrians and cyclists.
We held a consultation from 7 December 2024 to 17 January 2024. We asked for comments on the features of the Dulwich Village Junction Improvements design.
We received 990 responses.
Work began in July 2024 and is expected to be complete in early 2025.
We sent a works notification letter to residents and stakeholders.
Download answers to some frequently asked questions (PDF, 704KB)
Email highways@southwark.gov.uk if you would like to receive: