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Section 278 project for the 1 Undershaft development

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City of London councillors are considering initiating a Section 278 project for the 1 Undershaft development to build a new road.

City of London councillors reviewed the initiation of a Section 278 project for the 1 Undershaft development in October 2026. The Streets and Walkways Sub (Planning and Transportation) Committee considered the project, which involves constructing a new road to a new alignment. This work is intended to accommodate the new tower and enhance pedestrian priority in surrounding streets.

The Section 278 project, which allows developers to carry out works on public highways, is fully funded by the developer. It also includes extensive pavement and road reconstruction. No further meetings are currently scheduled on this specific project.

Key facts

  1. The Streets and Walkways Sub (Planning and Transportation) Committee considered initiating the project on 27 October 2026. Source
  2. The Section 278 project for 1 Undershaft is fully funded by the developer. Source
  3. The project involves constructing a new road to a new alignment. Source
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