Major improvements coming to Burntwood Lane

The works are due to start on 27 January, and will bring wider footways, safer crossing points for pedestrians, and new segregated cycling lanes. During the works, vehicles will still be able to use the road, and no road closures are expected as the works proceed over the coming year.

Councillor Jenny Yates, Cabinet Member for Transport, said: “Burntwood Lane is an important route and those who use it will be aware how wide the road is. Our improvement work is to make better use of the space to create improved cycling facilities, and safer pedestrian crossings.

“Many people in Wandsworth already choose active modes of travel - choosing to walk or cycle or wheel around the borough. The safety improvement works on Burntwood Lane are part of the Council’s commitment to supporting active travel.  

“We have also pledged a Decade of Renewal – including a £100m investment over ten years in our roads and pavements. By improving Burntwood Lane, as well as many other routes, we are enabling Wandsworth residents to enjoy safer, smoother journeys around the borough.”

The measures to be implemented are: 

• Cycles lanes from Aboyne Road/Tranmere Road junction in both directions which are segregated in some locations all the way up to Sandgate Lane. 
• Wider and smoother pavements. 
• Continuous footways (also known as Copenhagen Crossings) at the side roads for easier pedestrian access, showing the pedestrians right of way more clearly. 
• Four new zebra crossings, and 
• one new toucan signalised crossing near the junction with Sandgate Lane. 

A public consultation took place in January 2023 and the plan was adjusted to take residents’ feedback into account. The revised scheme was unanimously approved for implementation at the Transport Committee in November 2023. Detailed design work took place and were followed by a further statutory consultation. 

Details can be found on our website by searching ‘Burntwood Lane’.