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In spring 2020, as an emergency response to the pandemic, we widened some of the pavements on Earls Court Road to provide more space for walking and waiting for buses. These changes were initially made on a temporary basis. In summer 2021 we consulted on proposals to make these changes permanent.
Since 2021 we have been working with the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea to develop the detailed design for this scheme, taking into account their aspirations for the area as well as the feedback we received at consultation.
Subject to approvals, we plan to start building the permanent scheme next summer, from August 2026. We will write to you again nearer the time when our construction plans have been finalised.
What we plan to do
In addition to making the existing temporary scheme permanent we plan to:
(At Child’s Place)
Replace the temporary pavement bus stop build-out with permanent materials
Widen the pavements and widen the pedestrian crossing
Rebuild the entry / exit ramp onto Earls Court Road and narrow the junction to slow vehicles entering Child’s Place.
Relocate the existing loading bay just over a metre to the south of the Child’s Place junction
Install low level planting and a raingarden
Relocate the bus shelter onto the new built-out bus stop area to maximise space for pedestrians
Replace the existing kerbs north of the build-out with combined kerb drains to reduce ponding.
(At Barkston Gardens)
Replace the temporary pavement bus stop build-out with permanent materials
Lengthen the build-out to both Earls Court Gardens (north side) and Barkston Gardens (south side) to provide additional space for pedestrians and bus passengers
Install two new raised raingardens
Implement a new footway loading bay (‘No stopping at any time. Except loading max 20 mins’) for local retailers
Relocate the bus shelter onto the built-out area to maximise space for pedestrians
Install additional bicycle racks.
What happens next
While we have already consulted on this scheme we’d like to know what you think about our updated plans. We are accepting comments until Friday17 October.
As mentioned above, we aim to be on site in August 2026. We expect works will take around two months.
How to engage with us
As part of our ongoing engagement efforts, we’re inviting you to share your thoughts on our current plans. Whether you have ideas, concerns, or suggestions, we want to make sure your feedback helps shape what comes next.
Use the tools below to:
Ask us a question about anything you're curious or unsure about
Share your feedback on our plans
In spring 2020, as an emergency response to the pandemic, we widened some of the pavements on Earls Court Road to provide more space for walking and waiting for buses. These changes were initially made on a temporary basis. In summer 2021 we consulted on proposals to make these changes permanent.
Since 2021 we have been working with the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea to develop the detailed design for this scheme, taking into account their aspirations for the area as well as the feedback we received at consultation.
Subject to approvals, we plan to start building the permanent scheme next summer, from August 2026. We will write to you again nearer the time when our construction plans have been finalised.
What we plan to do
In addition to making the existing temporary scheme permanent we plan to:
(At Child’s Place)
Replace the temporary pavement bus stop build-out with permanent materials
Widen the pavements and widen the pedestrian crossing
Rebuild the entry / exit ramp onto Earls Court Road and narrow the junction to slow vehicles entering Child’s Place.
Relocate the existing loading bay just over a metre to the south of the Child’s Place junction
Install low level planting and a raingarden
Relocate the bus shelter onto the new built-out bus stop area to maximise space for pedestrians
Replace the existing kerbs north of the build-out with combined kerb drains to reduce ponding.
(At Barkston Gardens)
Replace the temporary pavement bus stop build-out with permanent materials
Lengthen the build-out to both Earls Court Gardens (north side) and Barkston Gardens (south side) to provide additional space for pedestrians and bus passengers
Install two new raised raingardens
Implement a new footway loading bay (‘No stopping at any time. Except loading max 20 mins’) for local retailers
Relocate the bus shelter onto the built-out area to maximise space for pedestrians
Install additional bicycle racks.
What happens next
While we have already consulted on this scheme we’d like to know what you think about our updated plans. We are accepting comments until Friday17 October.
As mentioned above, we aim to be on site in August 2026. We expect works will take around two months.
How to engage with us
As part of our ongoing engagement efforts, we’re inviting you to share your thoughts on our current plans. Whether you have ideas, concerns, or suggestions, we want to make sure your feedback helps shape what comes next.
Use the tools below to:
Ask us a question about anything you're curious or unsure about
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I object to this in the strongest possible terms The line ‘we consulted on this in 2021’ is insulting as it was a predetermined exercise. The very high number of complaints and objections were completely ignored. The existing situation is a nightmare. The narrowing of the road causes tailbacks to extend beyond the junction of Earls Court Road and West Cromwell Road. This is very dangerous as it is easy to get caught in the middle of the junction when travelling south on Earls Court Road. The delays this has caused to buses using Earls Court Road. I use the bus far less often as a result of the congestion caused by these awful build outs as it now moves so slowly. The constant congestion on Earls Court Road caused by this makes it an undesirable place to shop and spend time and a number of local businesses have closed since these were put in. The narrowing of the entranceway to Childs Place is also ridiculous and will add to congestion. Residents have told RBKC we don’t want this. The Councillors and our former GLA member have backed residents in opposing this, but TfL continues to ignore local residents and elected representatives. The consultation document says TfL have liaised with RBKC about this - who at RBKC has been spoken to please? Why is TfL ignoring what residents actually want - full repaving of the road here. The Council has even offered to pay for these works but TfL has ignored requests from the community. Remove the 20 limit on Warwick Road too. It is ridiculous, plus the timing of the traffic lights at the junction of Warwick Road and Kempsford Gardens is poor with too much time given to east/west traffic. Ambulances and police get stuck at these poorly timed lights and the sirens keep waking up local residents. Come on TfL, get your priorities right.
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I object to this in the strongest possible terms
The line ‘we consulted on this in 2021’ is insulting as it was a predetermined exercise. The very high number of complaints and objections were completely ignored.
The existing situation is a nightmare. The narrowing of the road causes tailbacks to extend beyond the junction of Earls Court Road and West Cromwell Road. This is very dangerous as it is easy to get caught in the middle of the junction when travelling south on Earls Court Road.
The delays this has caused to buses using Earls Court Road. I use the bus far less often as a result of the congestion caused by these awful build outs as it now moves so slowly.
The constant congestion on Earls Court Road caused by this makes it an undesirable place to shop and spend time and a number of local businesses have closed since these were put in.
The narrowing of the entranceway to Childs Place is also ridiculous and will add to congestion.
Residents have told RBKC we don’t want this. The Councillors and our former GLA member have backed residents in opposing this, but TfL continues to ignore local residents and elected representatives. The consultation document says TfL have liaised with RBKC about this - who at RBKC has been spoken to please?
Why is TfL ignoring what residents actually want - full repaving of the road here. The Council has even offered to pay for these works but TfL has ignored requests from the community.
Remove the 20 limit on Warwick Road too. It is ridiculous, plus the timing of the traffic lights at the junction of Warwick Road and Kempsford Gardens is poor with too much time given to east/west traffic. Ambulances and police get stuck at these poorly timed lights and the sirens keep waking up local residents.
Come on TfL, get your priorities right.