bus journey times
Southwark Council is addressing bus journey times through a cycleway project, with funding for a key phase currently uncertain.
Southwark Council's Overview & Scrutiny Committee reviewed the Lower Road Project in October 2026. The council has made Phase 1 of the Lower Road Cycleway 4 scheme permanent. This project aims to improve bus journey times by tackling congestion, but Phase 2, which specifically targets this, currently faces an unidentified funding gap, a report to the committee highlighted.
The Lower Road Cycleway project is being implemented by Southwark Council as part of efforts to manage traffic and enhance road safety. While Phase 1 has boosted cycling, the progress on Phase 2, crucial for addressing bus journey times, is dependent on securing the necessary funding. No further meetings are currently scheduled on this topic.
Key facts
- Southwark Council's Overview & Scrutiny Committee reviewed the Lower Road Project on 05 October 2026. Source
- Southwark Council has made Phase 1 of the Lower Road Cycleway 4 scheme permanent. Source
- Phase 2 of the Lower Road Cycleway project aims to tackle congestion and improve bus journey times. Source
- Phase 2 of the Lower Road Cycleway project currently faces an unidentified funding gap. Source
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