Southwark councillors
Southwark councillors are scrutinising the Lower Road Project's impact on congestion and bus delays, despite its success in boosting cycling.
Southwark councillors are currently scrutinising the Lower Road Project, raising concerns in October 2026 about congestion and bus journey times. At a Southwark Council Overview & Scrutiny Committee meeting, councillors questioned the effectiveness of the Lower Road Cycleway 4 (C4) scheme, which opened in March 2024, despite its success in boosting cycling.
While the Lower Road Cycleway 4 scheme has led to an 81% increase in cycling and improved road safety by reducing the severity of collisions involving cyclists, councillors noted persistent issues with congestion and bus delays. No further discussions are currently scheduled.
Key facts
- Southwark councillors raised concerns about the Lower Road Project's congestion and bus delays in October 2026. Source
- The Lower Road Cycleway 4 (C4) scheme opened in March 2024. Source
- The Lower Road Cycleway 4 scheme has boosted cycling by 81%. Source
- The scheme has reduced the severity of collisions involving cyclists. Source
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