In October/November 2018 we consulted on proposals transform Stoke Newington Gyratory.
We received 1,636 responses to the consultation, which ran from 19 October until 30 November 2018. 59% of respondents supported the proposal to remove the gyratory and re-introduce two-way traffic. After careful consideration of the issues raised in the consultation, we have decided to proceed with the scheme but with changes to the proposals we consulted on. These are:
We are continuing to work with our colleagues at Hackney council on the design. We aim to start construction in late-2020 with the changes implemented by mid-2022.
Our consultation report and response to issues raised can be found below.
Stoke Newington Gyratory consultation report (PDF 2.76MB)
Stoke Newington Gyratory response to issues raised (PDF 209KB)
What the new space would look like
Our proposed changes in detail
Where you can see and discuss our proposals
Potential effects of our proposals
We would like to hear your views on our proposals to transform Stoke Newington gyratory into a place for people. Our proposals aim to overhaul the traffic-dominated one-way system that can make the area frustrating for people choosing to walk, cycle or use local bus services.
We have worked with Hackney Council on proposals for how Stoke Newington would look and operate after the gyratory is removed. Our plans would provide a new northbound cycle track on the A10 and a new bus and cycle lane enabling people to cycle southbound on Stoke Newington High Street.
This would remove a significant barrier to cycling in the area and provide new traffic-free public spaces to meet, shop, play and relax and a host of other improvements aimed at creating a more attractive and less traffic-dominated environment for people.
Our plans will accommodate the area’s future growth and encourage active travel, with more people choosing to walk, cycle and use public transport and less people travelling by car.
These proposals aim to improve the quality of life in the area by:
The proposals form part of the Mayor of London’s plan for Healthy Streets - a long-term vision to encourage more Londoners to walk and cycle by making London’s streets healthier, safer and more welcoming.
Our proposals would:
The view from Northwold Road, looking south
The view from Stoke Newington High Street at Brooke Road, looking north
The view from Stoke Newington High Street at Hollar Road, looking east
The view from the A10, looking north
The view from Stoke Newington High Street, looking north
A10 Stoke Newington Gyratory Overview Map (PDF 427KB)
A10 Stoke Newington Gyratory Detail Plan (PDF 1.10MB)
** Please note the above plan contains seven images (scroll down to view all) **
Our main aims are to:
Encourage more walking and cycling and use of buses by
Provide a sense of place and improve the environment by
Journey times
We expect the proposals would result in changes, both positive and negative, to journey times for motorists, bus passengers and cyclists once complete. Further information can be found in the document below.
Detailed journey time impacts (PDF 319KB)
Walking
We want to make walking more convenient and attractive. There are a number of places where overcrowding is common:
Cycling
We want to make cycling to, from and through Stoke Newington High Street easier, safer and more attractive. Our proposals provide dedicated time and space to enable more people to cycle and aims to reduce road danger by addressing the patterns of past collisions:
Bus passengers
Our proposals aim to encourage more people onto buses by speeding up journey times through the area and making it easier to interchange between services:
Proposed services will run as follows:
Maps showing how bus services currently operate and how they could change can be found below.
Existing Routes and Stops (PDF 165KB)
Proposed Routes and Stops (406KB)
General traffic
We want to reduce the dominance of traffic around Stoke Newington Gyratory by creating an environment which encourages people to walk, cycle or use public transport. Further information can be found in the document below.
Detailed journey time impacts (PDF 319KB)
As a result:
Deliveries and servicing
Some changes to existing servicing arrangements may be required. If your home or workplace is on or near the proposed changes, please let us know if the proposals could affect your deliveries, collections and servicing. We would encourage you to discuss the proposals with companies undertaking these operations.
Environment
Our proposals aim to improve the quality of life in the area by:
As our proposals for Stoke Newington would change how traffic moves around the area, we expect there would be some associated but localised minor changes to air quality and noise levels. Our initial assessment suggests that the impact of our plans on air quality would be negligible in the study area, with some beneficial and minor effects due to changes in traffic along the A10. Overall these effects are considered to be balanced and not significant. We will be carrying-out additional environmental surveys and environmental modelling to help our design development. Our initial assessment can be found in the document below.
Air Quality initial assessment (PDF 171KB)
We are proposing a new type of pedestrian crossing called a ‘continuous footway’ (sometimes known as a ‘Copenhagen crossing’). This is where the pavement continues straight across side road junctions to give the impression of one continuous pavement next to the main road. This should encourage drivers to slow down and give way to pedestrians. For vehicles exiting the side road, give way markings are used in addition to the continuous footway to encourage drivers to stop and enable pedestrians to cross safely. In order to create the feel of a continuous footway, tactile paving and kerbs are omitted from side road crossing points. We would like to understand your views on this element of the scheme, especially if you have a disability, to ensure that the infrastructure that we deliver is as inclusive as possible for all.
Subject to the outcome of this consultation, should we proceed with these proposals, we would look to start construction in late 2020 for a period of up to 18 months.
The London Borough of Hackney undertook an initial 12 week consultation between October 2010 and January 2011. The consultation report can be found below.
Consultation Report (PDF 266KB)
We would like to know what you think about our proposals.
Please give us your views by completing the online survey below by 30 November 2018.
Alternatively, you can:
You can also request paper copies of all the consultation materials and a response form by emailing consultations@tfl.gov.uk, or writing to FREEPOST TFL CONSULTATIONS.
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