Liveable Streets Bethnal Green

Liveable Streets is a multi-million-pound borough-wide street and public space improvement programme. It aims to improve the look and feel of public spaces in neighbourhoods across the borough and make it easier, safer, and more convenient to get around by foot, bike and public transport.

Please refer to the right side of the page to find out more about the previous stages of the Liveable Streets Bethnal Green programme and engagement activities.

Bethnal Green Construction

Construction phases

The programme is now moving into the construction phase for the Bethnal Green area. We will update each neighbourhood on the specific works taking place on the roads around them, or you can see the below timeline for when a scheme area near you is scheduled to commence construction.

Click here to see all the changes to the road layout across the Bethnal Green area. The full range of improvements will be detailed below.

Construction updates

Works are ongoing

Works are currently nearing completion on Old Bethnal Green Road (Scheme 4) and has been completed in stages to minimise any disruption. The update below shows the current status of the Old Bethnal Green Road works.

Old Bethnal Green Road, images of current ongoing work. Click to enlarge image.

To find out more about Scheme 4 works, please see the notification letter for residents.

You can also view the work commencement letters that have been distributed to all affected areas.

Works are ongoing

Works are also progressing along Clarkson Street and Punderson's Gardens with further updates pending on the commencement of Middleton Gardens and Clare Street. A breakdown of the works can be found in the below table.

Work status	Location	Work Type
Works nearing completion	Clarkson Street	Work to create no through route for vehicles along Clarkson Street. Closure at the corner of Middleton Green with no longer having access to Ellsworth Street Installation of road closure points Some mechanical excavators will be used during these works
TBC	Middleton Street	Footway improvements and buildout Installation of traffic calming speed hump
Works nearing completion	Punderson's Gardens	Works to create no through route for vehicles along Punderson's Gardens from Middleton Street to Bethnal Green Road Some mechanical excavators will be used during these works
TBC	Clare Street	Work to create no through route for vehicles along Clare Street from Hackney Road to Old Bethnal Green Road Some mechanical excavators will be used during these works

Clarkson Street, as shown below, is progressing as planned and is in the final stages of construction. We expect this to be completed in the coming weeks.

Clarkson Street, images of current ongoing work. Click to enlarge image.

Punderson's Gardens, like Clarkson street, is also progressing on track with construction nearing an end. We expect this to be completed imminently within the coming weeks.

Punderson's Gardens, images of current ongoing work. Click to enlarge image.

Works are ongoing

The next stage of works in the Bethnal Green area along Pollard Row commenced on Thursday 3rd December 2020. These works form part of the wider Liveable Streets program and will see a new School Street implemented for Elizabeth Selby Infants school to create a safe space for school children. The Closures along Pollard Row and Pollard Street are outlined below and detailed on the plan.

Work Status	Location	Work Type
Works nearing completion	Pollard Row	Work to create no through route for vehicles (except emergency vehicles) on Pollard Row between Pollard Street and Ivimey Street. Some mechanical excavators may be used during these works. New parking bays to be installed north of Pollard Street.
Works nearing completion	Pollard Street	Work to create a school street between Elizabeth Selby Infants School entrance and the closure point of Pollard Row.

Pollard Row closure points and school street

The works commencement letter was distributed to surrounding local residents prior to the commencement of works.

Update on works

Works commenced on Gosset Street and a number of side roads listed below on Monday 25th January 2021. A commencement letter was sent to all surrounding properties prior to the commencement of work. Works are currently ongoing and will be nearing completion in the coming weeks. A breakdown of works can be seen in the table and detailed plan below:

Work Status

Location

Work Type

Works are ongoing

Columbia Road

Convert to one way eastbound between the junction of Gosset Street to Ravenscroft Road

Works are ongoing

The junction of Gosset Street and Columbia Road

New public space outside the Birdcage Pub
Provide cycle stands
Improved heritage street lighting
Pedestrian crossing across Columbia Road
Road closure to vehicular traffic (exemption for emergency services vehicles)

Works are ongoing

Gosset Street

Implement a one-way system from the junction with Barnet Grove to the junction of Wellington Row

Works are ongoing

Ravenscroft Street

Implement a one-way system from Columbia Road to Ezra Street

Image of proposed public space at the junction of Gosset Street and Columbia Road, Proposed one way to Gosset Street, Columbia Road and Ravenscroft Street

Public space and one way systems along Gosset Street, Columbia Road and Ravescroft Street

Coronavirus updates

Our Liveable Streets programme team are following government advice and are currently working remotely. Work will continue as planned on the projects and the team will adhere to all guidelines.

Please note construction timing is subject to change depending on changes to coronavirus restrictions, weather and coordination of works in the area. We will update the website with any changes to the programme and hope you will continue to help us improve the look and feel of your neighbourhood.

For coronavirus updates from Tower Hamlets or to join our mailing list please click here.

Contact us

If you have any questions regarding the construction phase please see below, or get in touch with the team by emailing liveablestreets@towerhamlets.gov.uk or calling 0203 092 0401.

Please refer to the right side of the page to find out more about the previous stages of the Liveable Streets Bethnal Green programme and engagement activities.

Bethnal Green Construction

Construction phases

Click here to see all the changes to the road layout across the Bethnal Green area. The full range of improvements will be detailed below.

Construction updates

Works are ongoing

Old Bethnal Green Road, images of current ongoing work. Click to enlarge image.

To find out more about Scheme 4 works, please see the notification letter for residents.

You can also view the work commencement letters that have been distributed to all affected areas.

Works are ongoing

Work status	Location	Work Type
Works nearing completion	Clarkson Street	Work to create no through route for vehicles along Clarkson Street. Closure at the corner of Middleton Green with no longer having access to Ellsworth Street Installation of road closure points Some mechanical excavators will be used during these works
TBC	Middleton Street	Footway improvements and buildout Installation of traffic calming speed hump
Works nearing completion	Punderson's Gardens	Works to create no through route for vehicles along Punderson's Gardens from Middleton Street to Bethnal Green Road Some mechanical excavators will be used during these works
TBC	Clare Street	Work to create no through route for vehicles along Clare Street from Hackney Road to Old Bethnal Green Road Some mechanical excavators will be used during these works

Clarkson Street, as shown below, is progressing as planned and is in the final stages of construction. We expect this to be completed in the coming weeks.

Clarkson Street, images of current ongoing work. Click to enlarge image.

Punderson's Gardens, like Clarkson street, is also progressing on track with construction nearing an end. We expect this to be completed imminently within the coming weeks.

Punderson's Gardens, images of current ongoing work. Click to enlarge image.

Works are ongoing

Work Status	Location	Work Type
Works nearing completion	Pollard Row	Work to create no through route for vehicles (except emergency vehicles) on Pollard Row between Pollard Street and Ivimey Street. Some mechanical excavators may be used during these works. New parking bays to be installed north of Pollard Street.
Works nearing completion	Pollard Street	Work to create a school street between Elizabeth Selby Infants School entrance and the closure point of Pollard Row.

Pollard Row closure points and school street

The works commencement letter was distributed to surrounding local residents prior to the commencement of works.

Update on works

Work Status

Location

Work Type

Works are ongoing

Columbia Road

Convert to one way eastbound between the junction of Gosset Street to Ravenscroft Road

Works are ongoing

The junction of Gosset Street and Columbia Road

New public space outside the Birdcage Pub
Provide cycle stands
Improved heritage street lighting
Pedestrian crossing across Columbia Road
Road closure to vehicular traffic (exemption for emergency services vehicles)

Works are ongoing

Gosset Street

Implement a one-way system from the junction with Barnet Grove to the junction of Wellington Row

Works are ongoing

Ravenscroft Street

Implement a one-way system from Columbia Road to Ezra Street

Public space and one way systems along Gosset Street, Columbia Road and Ravescroft Street

Coronavirus updates

Our Liveable Streets programme team are following government advice and are currently working remotely. Work will continue as planned on the projects and the team will adhere to all guidelines.

For coronavirus updates from Tower Hamlets or to join our mailing list please click here.

Contact us

If you have any questions regarding the construction phase please see below, or get in touch with the team by emailing liveablestreets@towerhamlets.gov.uk or calling 0203 092 0401.

CLOSED: This survey is now closed.

Barnet Grove Survey: Closure Options

Update: Thank you for your responses. The consultation has now ended and we will not be accepting any more survey responses beyond this point.
The October 2019 survey asked residents and businesses in the Bethnal Green area:

‘How supportive are you of the road closure at the junction of Barnet Grove and Columbia
Road?’

The responses showed the majority of residents and businesses in the area around the closure
were supportive of the idea but some were concerned about access for market traders on
Sundays. These views have been taken on board and two options are proposed. Both new
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Update: Thank you for your responses. The consultation has now ended and we will not be accepting any more survey responses beyond this point.
The October 2019 survey asked residents and businesses in the Bethnal Green area:

‘How supportive are you of the road closure at the junction of Barnet Grove and Columbia
Road?’

The responses showed the majority of residents and businesses in the area around the closure
were supportive of the idea but some were concerned about access for market traders on
Sundays. These views have been taken on board and two options are proposed. Both new
options prevent a through-traffic route and allow the market to operate business as usual.
Option 1: Durant Street and Barnet Grove
This option accommodates a road closure and pocket park on Durant Street at the junction of Wimbolt Street. The road closure and pocket park will prevent the creation of a through-traffic route. A pocket park (also known as a parklet or mini-park) is a small park accessible to the general public.
Option 1 includes a road closure on Barnet Grove between Wimbolt Street and Quilter Street, to prevent a through-traffic route. This closure will allow emergency vehicle access. Both closures allow for full pedestrian and cycle access. Access to market trader parking bays remain the same for Durant Street.
Option 2: Quilter Street, Wellington Row and Barnet Grove
This option features a road closure with a pocket park on Quilter Street at the junction of Ravenscroft Street. This prevents outside traffic from using Barnet Grove as a through-traffic route.
This option includes a road closure on Barnet Grove, north of the junction with Wellington Row and a closure on Wellington Row, east of the junction with Barnet Grove. This prevents a through-traffic route, but allows for emergency vehicle access. All road closures allow for full pedestrian and cycle access. Barnet Grove becomes two-way between Elwin Street and Wellington Row and access to market trader parking bays remain the same for Durant Street.

Please note - The diversity questions are not mandatory and you do not have to answer them if you wish not to.
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