Issue

Bus Delays

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Southwark councillors are scrutinising bus delays and congestion linked to the Lower Road Project, which opened in March 2024.

Southwark councillors are currently scrutinising the ongoing impact of the Lower Road Project on bus journey times and congestion. Concerns were raised by Southwark Council Overview & Scrutiny Committee members in October 2026 regarding the scheme's effectiveness.

The Lower Road Cycleway 4 (C4) scheme, which opened in March 2024, has led to an 81% increase in cycling and improved road safety. However, persistent issues with congestion and bus delays have been noted despite these benefits.

Key facts

  1. Southwark councillors raised concerns about bus delays and congestion in October 2026. Source
  2. The Lower Road Cycleway 4 (C4) scheme opened in March 2024. Source
  3. Cycling increased by 81% since the Lower Road Cycleway 4 scheme's completion. Source
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