pedestrian priority
City of London councillors have approved a new road project at 1 Undershaft, which includes extensive pavement reconstruction.
The City of London's Streets and Walkways Sub (Planning and Transportation) Committee approved the initiation of a Section 278 project in November 2026. This project involves constructing a new road at 1 Undershaft, alongside extensive pavement and road reconstruction on Leadenhall Street and St Mary Axe.
The developer is fully funding the project, with £280,000 allocated for the evaluation and design phase. Design work, including commissioning surveys, is expected to begin in November 2026, and the Section 278 / s38 agreement is anticipated by Summer 2028.
Key facts
- The Streets and Walkways Sub (Planning and Transportation) Committee approved the initiation of a Section 278 project in November 2026. Source
- The project includes extensive pavement and road reconstruction on Leadenhall Street and St Mary Axe. Source
- The developer is fully funding the project. Source
- £280,000 has been allocated for the evaluation and design phase. Source
- Design work is expected to begin in November 2026. Source
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