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
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TBC | Middleton Street | - Footway improvements and buildout
- Installation of traffic calming speed hump
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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
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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.
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Works nearing completion | Pollard Street | - Work to create a school street between Elizabeth Selby Infants School entrance and the closure point of Pollard Row.
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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
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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)
|
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Works are ongoing | Gosset Street | - Implement a one-way system from the junction with Barnet Grove to the junction of Wellington Row
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Works are ongoing | Ravenscroft Street | - Implement a one-way system from Columbia Road to Ezra Street
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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.
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
|
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.