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We would like to hear your views on our plans to create a new road for buses, cyclists and pedestrians, which would join up the two ends of Barnham Drive in Thamesmead.
The consultation period has now closed. You can find updates on the proposals in the 'Latest news' section.
Proposals
We would like to complete the missing section of Barnham Drive in Thamesmead, by constructing a new stretch of road to link up the existing ‘stubs’ at either end, as has been planned for many years. The new road would be around 400 metres long and would include facilities for buses, cyclists and pedestrians only. While general traffic would not be permitted to use the new road, the restrictions would begin after the two existing residential properties at the southern end of Barnham Drive.
Our proposals include:
A new stretch of two-way ‘bus only’ road
A two-way cycle path alongside the new road
Pavements along both sides of the new road
A connection to the footpath and cycleway to Newmarsh Road
Two new bus stops (one in each direction, each with a bus shelter)
Streetlighting along the new road
No parking at any time along Barnham Drive
You can see the location of the proposed new Barnham Drive on the map below:
Thamesmead Waterfront is proposed for significant regeneration and is currently less well served by public transport than other areas of London. We are working on ways to improve transport infrastructure for both existing and future communities in Thamesmead. This work includes our proposal to extend the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) to Thamesmead via Beckton Riverside which we consulted on earlier in 2025. Initiatives to improve public transport access for residents such as the DLR extension complement an improved bus network for residents and for the phases of new development.
We want to improve bus access to the new and existing residential developments and to make it easier for both new and existing local residents to move around on foot and by cycle. This proposal intends to improve connections between Thamesmead West and Thamesmead town centre, which currently requires a long diversion via main roads to move between them.
This supports our wider aims of making bus travel across London an efficient and attractive travel choice. Read more in our Bus Action Plan.
It is intended that the proposal should have largely positive impacts. We would like to highlight the following impacts which we have identified:
A new bus service link would be created between the residential areas of east and west Thamesmead, offering more efficient bus journeys around the area
Pedestrians and cyclists would also be able to take advantage of the new link, making journeys faster and avoiding long diversions. This is intended to make walking and cycling a more attractive travel option, particularly for shorter journeys
A more direct route from eastern parts of Thamesmead to destinations in Thamesmead such as Discovery Primary School and Thamesmead Health Centre would be created. Bus links from residential areas to transport hubs at Abbey Wood and Woolwich would also be improved
The new road would be available to buses, pedestrians and cyclists only, minimising noise and any emissions impacts from general traffic
No parking would be permitted at any point along Barnham Drive, including in the existing parts of the road where informal parking currently takes place. Some residents and visitors may need to find alternative places to park if the proposals go ahead
The area proposed for the new road is currently inaccessible to the public and has not been for many years. There is therefore a large amount of vegetation which would need to be removed to make way for the new road. You can read about how we plan to assess and mitigate impacts on the local ecology and environment in this document
We would like to hear any comments you might have about how the proposals might impact you, whether positively or negatively. Please take our survey to share your views.
Tuesday 9 December 2025 (16.00 to 19.00) Abbey Wood Elizbeth line station
Saturday 10 January 2026 (11.00 to 14.00) Moorings Sociable Club, Arnott Close, Thamesmead, SE28 8BG
This will give you an opportunity to get further information about the proposals and provide your thoughts and feedback, to allow us to consider your views.
We have also provided more information here to help you respond:
A BSL conversation service. This allows the TfL consultation lead to have a two-way BSL translated discussion with a BSL user. To request a BSL conversation please contact us at haveyoursay@tfl.gov.uk and we will be in contact to arrange a convenient time
You can reply by completing our survey, which should take no more than 10 minutes to complete or if you are short on time, you can submit a quick response.
We would like to hear your views on our plans to create a new road for buses, cyclists and pedestrians, which would join up the two ends of Barnham Drive in Thamesmead.
The consultation period has now closed. You can find updates on the proposals in the 'Latest news' section.
Proposals
We would like to complete the missing section of Barnham Drive in Thamesmead, by constructing a new stretch of road to link up the existing ‘stubs’ at either end, as has been planned for many years. The new road would be around 400 metres long and would include facilities for buses, cyclists and pedestrians only. While general traffic would not be permitted to use the new road, the restrictions would begin after the two existing residential properties at the southern end of Barnham Drive.
Our proposals include:
A new stretch of two-way ‘bus only’ road
A two-way cycle path alongside the new road
Pavements along both sides of the new road
A connection to the footpath and cycleway to Newmarsh Road
Two new bus stops (one in each direction, each with a bus shelter)
Streetlighting along the new road
No parking at any time along Barnham Drive
You can see the location of the proposed new Barnham Drive on the map below:
Thamesmead Waterfront is proposed for significant regeneration and is currently less well served by public transport than other areas of London. We are working on ways to improve transport infrastructure for both existing and future communities in Thamesmead. This work includes our proposal to extend the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) to Thamesmead via Beckton Riverside which we consulted on earlier in 2025. Initiatives to improve public transport access for residents such as the DLR extension complement an improved bus network for residents and for the phases of new development.
We want to improve bus access to the new and existing residential developments and to make it easier for both new and existing local residents to move around on foot and by cycle. This proposal intends to improve connections between Thamesmead West and Thamesmead town centre, which currently requires a long diversion via main roads to move between them.
This supports our wider aims of making bus travel across London an efficient and attractive travel choice. Read more in our Bus Action Plan.
It is intended that the proposal should have largely positive impacts. We would like to highlight the following impacts which we have identified:
A new bus service link would be created between the residential areas of east and west Thamesmead, offering more efficient bus journeys around the area
Pedestrians and cyclists would also be able to take advantage of the new link, making journeys faster and avoiding long diversions. This is intended to make walking and cycling a more attractive travel option, particularly for shorter journeys
A more direct route from eastern parts of Thamesmead to destinations in Thamesmead such as Discovery Primary School and Thamesmead Health Centre would be created. Bus links from residential areas to transport hubs at Abbey Wood and Woolwich would also be improved
The new road would be available to buses, pedestrians and cyclists only, minimising noise and any emissions impacts from general traffic
No parking would be permitted at any point along Barnham Drive, including in the existing parts of the road where informal parking currently takes place. Some residents and visitors may need to find alternative places to park if the proposals go ahead
The area proposed for the new road is currently inaccessible to the public and has not been for many years. There is therefore a large amount of vegetation which would need to be removed to make way for the new road. You can read about how we plan to assess and mitigate impacts on the local ecology and environment in this document
We would like to hear any comments you might have about how the proposals might impact you, whether positively or negatively. Please take our survey to share your views.
Tuesday 9 December 2025 (16.00 to 19.00) Abbey Wood Elizbeth line station
Saturday 10 January 2026 (11.00 to 14.00) Moorings Sociable Club, Arnott Close, Thamesmead, SE28 8BG
This will give you an opportunity to get further information about the proposals and provide your thoughts and feedback, to allow us to consider your views.
We have also provided more information here to help you respond:
A BSL conversation service. This allows the TfL consultation lead to have a two-way BSL translated discussion with a BSL user. To request a BSL conversation please contact us at haveyoursay@tfl.gov.uk and we will be in contact to arrange a convenient time
You can reply by completing our survey, which should take no more than 10 minutes to complete or if you are short on time, you can submit a quick response.
We are holding a eight-week public consultation to hear what you think about our proposals. We want to know how it may impact you, positively or negatively, if there is anything you do not agree with, and to understand the reasons why you feel this way.
You can reply by completing our survey, which should take no more than 10 minutes to complete or if you are short on time, you can submit a quick response. The closing date for comments is Thursday 22 January2026.
To take part in our online survey you will need to register with your email address. Your details will be kept secure.
If you prefer, you can also let us have your comments by:
Telephone: 020 3054 6037 to leave your name and contact number and we will call you back. Please quote 'Barnham Drive' when leaving your message
In writing to: FREEPOST TFL HAVE YOUR SAY (no postage stamp required)
Please note responses to the survey may be made publicly available after the consultation has closed, this would typically be in the form of a report on the results of the consultation exercise, but any personal information will be kept confidential. Your personal information will be properly safeguarded and processed in accordance with the requirements of privacy and data protection legislation. For further information, please read our privacy policy.
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We know that life is busy and you may just have one short moment to tell us what you think of our proposals. That's why we now let you submit a quick consultation response.
This is different from our consultation survey as we ask just one short question "Tell us what you think of our proposal".
Your response can be long or short, but importantly it lets us know your views.
You will need to register with our Have Your Say platform to give us your quick response, although your details will be kept secure.
You have until Thursday 22 January2026 to give us your feedback.
Please note that responses will be made publicly available after the consultation has closed in the form of a report on the results. Your personal information will be properly safeguarded and processed in accordance with the requirements of privacy and data protection legislation. For further information, please visit our privacy policy.
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We would like to complete the missing section of Barnham Drive in Thamesmead, by constructing a new stretch of road to link up the existing ‘stubs’ at either end, as has been planned for many years. The new road would be around 400 metres long and would include facilities for buses, cyclists and pedestrians only. While general traffic would not be permitted to use the new road, the restrictions would begin after the two existing residential properties at the southern end of Barnham Drive.
Click on map for a larger version
Thamesmead Waterfront is proposed for significant regeneration and is currently less well served by public transport than other areas of London. We are working on ways to improve transport infrastructure for both existing and future communities in Thamesmead. This work includes our proposal to extend the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) to Thamesmead via Beckton Riverside which we consulted on earlier in 2025. Initiatives to improve public transport access for residents such as the DLR extension complement an improved bus network for residents and for the phases of new development.
It is intended that the proposal should have largely positive impacts. We would like to highlight the following impacts which we have identified:
Click on map for a larger version
