Romford Road Public Realm Improvement scheme
Newham Council is currently progressing upgrades to Romford Road junctions, enhancing safety and sustainable travel for residents.
Newham Council approved upgrades for the Romford Road junction with Woodgrange Road and Upton Lane in August 2026. This decision, made by the Corporate Director of Environment & Sustainable Transport, includes modernising traffic signals, introducing segregated cycle facilities, and amending parking and loading restrictions. These improvements are part of the wider Romford Road Public Realm Improvement scheme.
In July 2025, Newham Council also approved upgrades for Junction 3 on Romford Road, specifically at its intersection with Richmond Road and Green Street. This decision, made by the Acting Corporate Director of Environment & Sustainable Transport, aims to improve safety and accessibility for cyclists and pedestrians, including relocating access restrictions to reduce vehicular conflict.
The Romford Road Public Realm Improvement scheme is a Newham Council project to enhance the public realm along Romford Road. It focuses on improving road safety, accessibility, and sustainable travel through upgrades to specific junctions, including Woodgrange Road and Upton Lane.
Key facts
- Newham Council approved the Romford Road Junction 2 upgrade on August 5, 2026. Source
- The Junction 2 upgrade includes modernising traffic signals and segregated cycle facilities. Source
- Rebecca Johnson, Corporate Director, approved the Junction 2 upgrade. Source
- Newham Council approved upgrades for Romford Road Junction 3 in July 2025. Source
- The Junction 3 upgrade targets Romford Road with Richmond Road and Green Street. Source
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