Battersea Bridge: due for improvementThis 11-month construction programme will bring new pedestrian crossings, protected cycle lanes, and enhanced bus lanes and traffic signals. These works are part of TfL’s Vision Zero commitment to eliminating deaths and serious injuries on London's roads.
Wandsworth Councillor Jenny Yates, Cabinet Member for Transport, said: "I’m very pleased to see that following resident consultations about improving pedestrian and cycle safety provision in the Battersea Bridge area, TfL is now starting work to improve the situation. The council will be working closely with TfL to ensure this work is done as quickly as possible, ensuring that the disruption to residents is as limited as it can be.
“The work at Battersea Bridge is expected to be completed by autumn 2025, with TfL working to minimise disruption during construction. The bridge will remain open to pedestrians and cyclists, and drivers are encouraged to plan their journeys in advance by checking TfL’s website for updates.
Night closures
In order to carry out resurfacing works and to make changes to the lane widths, TfL will need to temporarily close Battersea Bridge from May 2025. To minimise the disruption, these closures will only occur during the night.
TfL has chosen to start work at Battersea Bridge now, to bring minimal disruption to those using the crossing, while coinciding with its other major works projects in the capital.
Vision Zero
Penny Rees, TfL's Head of Healthy Streets Investment, spoke about the works: "We are committed to Vision Zero, the Mayor's goal to eliminate death and serious injury from the transport network, and these changes will play a vital role in reducing danger at this key junction.
“I would like to thank local safety campaigners, including journalist Rob McGibbon, and the local community for working with us to develop these proposals. We have seen large reductions in collisions at other junctions where we have introduced improvements and hope these works will make a real difference to the safety of people walking and cycling in the local area.”
For further details on the Battersea Bridge safety upgrades, visit TfL’s website.
For further details, information and advice about how to get cycling or walking in the borough, take a look at our active travel webpages.
Contact TfL
Questions or concerns about the planned improvements at Battersea Bridge?
Contact customerservice@tfl.gov.uk
