Cycling improvement projects

This route is part of a wider plan from Transport for London to install 24 new cycle routes across London.

The aims of this plan are to:

• improve cycle safety in London and reduce on-street collisions
• improve street design for those walking, cycling and wheeling
• connect up existing routes 

Scheme background

The Rotherhithe to Peckham cycle route was originally proposed as one of several connecting to the pedestrian and cycle bridge crossing the Thames from Rotherhithe to the Docklands. 

The plans for the bridge were put on hold in 2019 due to a lack of funding, but the cycle route is going ahead. We received permission to proceed with the scheme in 2022.

Consultation

Between 3 April and 28 May 2023 we held a public consultation. We asked residents to comment on the outline designs.  

Out of 459 people commenting on the whole route:

• 80% said they would cycle more if infrastructure was improved
• 84% agreed with the proposal for cycle improvements in the area 

Read the consultation summary

Next steps

Detailed design phases 

Following the consultation, we decided to create a detailed design for the scheme. This is being carried out in phases due to the length of the route.  

Phase 1, Ilderton Road to Hornshay Street: December 2023 to May 2024

Phase 2, Goldsmith Road to Meeting House Lane: June 2024 to Feb 2025

Phase 3, Asylum Road to Meeting House Lane: September 2024 to March 2025 

Phase 4, Surrey Canal Road, Senegal Road and Silwood Street: dates to be confirmed

Phase 5, Rotherhithe New Road, Hawkstone Road and Lower Road: March 2025 to June 2025

Construction phases  

Phase 1, Ilderton Road to Hornshay Street: March 2026

Phase 2, Goldsmith Road to Meeting House Lane: dates to be confirmed

Phase 3, Asylum Road to Meeting House Lane: dates to be confirmed

Phase 4, Surrey Canal Road, Senegal Road and Silwood Street: dates to be confirmed

Phase 5, Rotherhithe New Road, Hawkstone Road and Lower Road: dates to be confirmed