Overview

Update 25 August 2016

We are currently inviting comments from residents and businesses in the scheme area who did not receive letters at the time of the consultation. Click here for more information. The results from this exercise will be included in an updated version of the consultation report later this year, once responses have been analysed. If you previously responded, we have taken account of your views, and there is no need to reply again.

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Update - 5 August 2016

From 2 February to 15 March 2016, we consulted in partnership with the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham on a proposal to improve provision for cyclists across the northern section of Hammersmith gyratory.

We received 656 responses to the consultation, of which 79 per cent stated they supported or partially supported these proposals. We intend to go ahead with the scheme we consulted on, subject to the outcome of further consultation with residents and businesses in the scheme area. Following consultation feedback, we will investigate, the feasibility of retaining a pedestrian crossing between the south side of Hammersmith Broadway and Shepherd’s Bush Road. Construction is set to start next summer and is expected to be completed in summer 2018.

For more information and to read our report, including our responses to the main issues raised, please click on the report link below.

Consultation Report (PDF)

Details of the consultation held earlier in the year can be found below.

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We proposed a number of changes at Hammersmith gyratory, King Street, Beadon Road and Hammersmith Road as part of our Road Modernisation Plan, in partnership with Hammersmith & Fulham Council (H&F Council).The proposals aimed to deliver a safer and more direct east-west cycle route through Hammersmith town centre.

What we proposed

We proposed to create a direct, kerb-segregated two-way route for cyclists across the northern side of the gyratory, with separate cycle signals to protect them from traffic. This would remove the need to cycle round the gyratory, mixing with fast-moving traffic, and break a key barrier to cycling in west London.

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To improve conditions and safety for cyclists we would:

Provide a segregated two-way cycle track on the north side of Hammersmith gyratory. Cyclists would be physically separated from traffic by a kerb. We would make room for the cycle track by reallocating space from some sections of the wide pavement on the south side of the road

Separate cyclist and motor vehicle movements at junctions; cyclists would have their own traffic signals which would be green at different times to those for motor traffic

Extend the eastbound contraflow cycle track on King Street to allow cyclists to reach the gyratory from Hammersmith Town Hall without having to follow Studland Street, Glenthorne Road and Beadon Road. The cycle track would be ‘stepped’, meaning it would be at a height between the road and footway, and become physically separated with a kerb east of Lyric Square. We would make room for the cycle track by reallocating some space from the pavement on the south side of King Street

Provide a short two-way section of cycle track on Queen Caroline Street to allow access to Black’s Road and Hammersmith Bridge Road

Enable cyclists to pass through the island at the junction of Hammersmith Broadway and Butterwick, and increase the size of the island to accommodate cyclists and pedestrians



An artist’s impression of the proposals at the King Street junction with Hammersmith gyratory (looking North East)



We would also make the following changes in the area:

Provide a new bus lane on Beadon Road, between Glenthorne Road and Hammersmith Broadway

Remove the pedestrian crossing between the south side of Hammersmith Broadway and Shepherd’s Bush Road to allow for provision of the segregated cycle track

Install pedestrian countdown signals at the crossings of King Street, Beadon Road, Shepherd’s Bush Road, Queen Caroline Street, Hammersmith Broadway and Butterwick

Widen the footway on King Street where possible to provide more space for pedestrians in this busy area

Raise the carriageway to footway level on King Street opposite Lyric Square to make crossing more convenient for pedestrians and encourage slower motor vehicle speed

De-clutter pavements by rationalising locations of street furniture

Increased cycle parking

Relocate one loading bay and two disabled parking bays on Black’s Road to provide space for additional taxi rank spaces



An artist’s impression of the proposals at the Hammersmith gyratory junction with Shepherd’s Bush Road (looking West)



Why we proposed this?

We are investing £4bn in the Capital’s vital road network to ensure London’s roads are able to meet the needs of a growing population. As part of this plan, we are reviewing junctions and gyratories across London to make them safer for all road users, including cyclists, and to make journey times more reliable. Hammersmith gyratory is used by many cyclists each day, and can be an intimidating place to cycle. Hammersmith is one of the Mayor of London’s 33 priority “Better Junctions”.

H&F Council’s cycling strategy sets out an ambitious plan to increase the number of people cycling in the borough to reach eight per cent of all journeys. Part of this plan is to deliver a segregated cycle route along the A315 corridor, a key commuter route for cyclists. Hammersmith gyratory lies on this route.

We are proposing to give cyclists dedicated space and separate cycle signals at junctions on the northern side of the gyratory. This would offer cyclists a more comfortable and direct route between King Street and Hammersmith Road, bridging the gap in the proposed A315 cycling route that the gyratory currently creates.

Removal of the pedestrian crossing

To ensure cyclists have adequate space to wait for a green signal on the island at the south of Shepherd’s Bush Road, we would need to remove the existing pedestrian crossing that connects this island to the south side of Hammersmith Broadway.

Although the crossing is less well-used than others in the area, its removal would mean pedestrians would have to find alternative routes. Those walking between the south side of Hammersmith Broadway and the west side of Shepherd’s Bush Road would need to cross Queen Caroline Street and Beadon Road. Those walking between the south side of Hammersmith Broadway and the east side of Shepherd’s Bush Road would have a choice between crossing Queen Caroline Street, Beadon Road and Shepherd’s Bush Road or crossing Hammersmith Broadway at its junction with Butterwick.

The vast majority of pedestrians crossing Hammersmith Broadway from outside the Piccadilly Line tube station use the most western of the two crossings.

Impact on buses

Beadon Road is narrow and carries a high volume of buses and general traffic. To reduce delays currently experienced by buses approaching the gyratory, we would provide a new bus lane on Beadon Road between Glenthorne Road and Hammersmith Broadway, replacing one of the two general traffic lanes.

We also would need to relocate bus stop Z5 on the gyratory, which is currently used for emergency purposes only, to Butterwick.

How would bus and traffic journey times be affected?

Our proposals would affect some journey times through the area. In the main these changes would not be significant, with some bus and general traffic journeys getting shorter and some getting longer. The most notable increases in journey times will be for traffic approaching Hammersmith gyratory from Fulham Palace Road in the morning and evening peaks.

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Click here for a summary of the traffic modelling results

Impact on other road users

We propose to relocate the position of one loading bay on Shepherd’s Bush Road, with the existing dimensions remaining, in order to allow for an increase in the size of the existing taxi rank.

How does this fit in with the wider plans for Hammersmith town centre?

We are working together with H&F Council on ambitious plans for a long-term transformation of Hammersmith town centre.

We are proposing shorter-term improvements to improve safety and connectivity for existing cyclists and support the Council’s cycling strategy to increase the number of new cyclists in the area. This plan is separate to, and does not affect longer term proposals for the area, however these proposals would be integrated with any future schemes.

Delivery of the wider A315 cycling improvements

We are also working together with H&F Council on plans for an east-west cycling route along the A315. Plans for this route either side of Hammersmith gyratory are currently being developed, with public consultation planned to take place later this year.

Frequently asked questions

We have identified a number of frequently asked questions with regards to the proposals. These and our responses can be found here.

Next Steps

Following public consultation, TfL and H&F Council will review and consider all responses and suggestions received to help inform how we develop the final design. Subject to this outcome, construction could start in 2017.

About the Road Modernisation Plan

We are working hard to deliver the Road Modernisation Plan. This £4bn investment in the Capital’s vital road network will ensure London’s roads are able to meet the needs of a growing population. As part of this plan we are reviewing junctions and gyratories across London to make them safer for all road users, including cyclists, and to make journey times more reliable. For more information please click here.