Vision Zero
Newham Council is implementing a road safety project contributing to Vision Zero, a strategy to eliminate road deaths and serious injuries.
Newham Council approved a significant upgrade of the Romford Road junction with Woodgrange Road and Upton Lane in August 2026. This project, designed to enhance road safety, cycling infrastructure, and traffic management, directly contributes to Vision Zero, the Mayor of London's commitment to eliminating road deaths and serious injuries.
The upgrade includes modernising traffic signals, introducing segregated cycle facilities, and amending parking and loading restrictions. Vision Zero is a strategy aimed at eliminating all road traffic fatalities and serious injuries, with the Romford Road project forming part of a wider public realm improvement scheme.
Key facts
- Newham Council approved the Romford Road junction upgrade on August 5, 2026. Source
- The Romford Road project includes modernising traffic signals and introducing segregated cycle facilities. Source
- The project contributes to Vision Zero, the Mayor of London's commitment to eliminating road deaths and serious injuries. Source
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