Queenstown Road improvements have begun

The work will make the road safer, greener and more accessible between Chelsea Bridge and Queen's Circus, making it easier for people to travel by bike or on foot, while improving air quality and road safety for all road users. As a listening Council, resident views shape the work we do. Following a consultation in 2021 that showed strong support from the local community, we incorporated your feedback into the final design to ensure it works for as many people as possible.

Jenny Yates, Cabinet Member for Transport, said: "Queenstown Road is one of the busiest routes in Wandsworth, and these improvements will make it safer and easier for everyone to travel through this area. We're committed to improving active travel options, and encouraging people to choose to walk, cycle, wheel, or take public transport as they move around the borough if they can."

What's changing?

The improvements include:

• Wider and extended cycle lanes along the whole length of the road in both directions, with clear segregation from vehicles and pedestrians.
• Protected right turns for cyclists into and out of Battersea Park at Carriage Drive North, controlled by traffic lights.
• New pedestrian crossings at the existing traffic lights by the Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel.
• Removal of traffic lights at the junction with Sopwith Way, replaced with a push-button crossing.
• Resurfaced footways and carriageway for a smoother, more accessible surface.
• Additional street trees to enhance the look and feel of the street and boost biodiversity.
• New cycle parking to encourage more people to cycle.

The scheme is part of Wandsworth's biggest investment in upgrading roads and pavements in decades. As part of our Decade of Renewal, we have doubled investment in our roads and pavements, supporting our commitment to making walking and cycling easier and safer for all residents.

Works started at the end of March 2025, and are expected to be completed by spring 2026 (weather permitting). During the footway and cycle lane works, two traffic lanes will be maintained throughout to minimise disruption, although some footway narrowing and cycle lane closures will be necessary. When work on the traffic signals begins later in the winter, temporary traffic lights will be used where needed to keep traffic flowing smoothly.

Share your views

Wandsworth is a listening council, committed to working with residents to make improvements that reflect local priorities. As well as maintaining the lowest council tax in the country, we are continuing to deliver improvements that make a real difference to people's daily lives.

If you'd like to share any feedback on the scheme, you can email [email protected] or call 020 8871 6000.

Read our most recent article on Queenstown Road.