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We would like your views on our proposed changes at the junction of Great Eastern Street and Curtain Road.

The consultation period has now closed. You can find updates on the scheme in the 'Latest news' section.


Proposals

Please watch the video below to see a brief overview of the changes we are proposing at the Great Eastern Street junction with Curtain Road:



Here is an overview map of the proposed changes:

Drawing of new road layout with labels detailing changesOverview Map
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You can also see detailed maps of the proposals.

The key changes for road users are listed below and you can also find out more about potential impacts for traffic in our Frequently Asked Questions.



Changes for pedestrians


To help pedestrians cross more easily and safely:

  • New toucan crossing proposed on Curtain Road to the north of New Inn Yard to improve pedestrian safety
  • New pedestrian crossings with countdown indicators would be provided at the junctions of Curtain Road with Scrutton Street and Holywell Lane
  • A new signalised pedestrian crossing with a countdown indicator would be provided on Holywell Lane at the junction with Great Eastern Street on the western side

Additionally:

  • The existing ‘raised entry table’ (where the road is raised to be level with the footway, as a way to slow traffic down) would be redesigned at the side road junctions of Charlotte Street, Leonard Street and Phipp Street to further slow turning vehicles, to improve pedestrian safety
  • The footway would be widened on Curtain Road north of New Inn Yard to increase the space for pedestrians
  • The traffic island and the left turn slip road at the junction of Great Eastern Street and Curtain Road would both be removed to reduce the distance pedestrians would need to cross the road
  • Widening of the existing pedestrian crossings at the junction Great Eastern Street and Curtain Road to increase space for pedestrians
  • Widening the existing pedestrian crossing from 3m to 4m to increase space for pedestrians where Great Eastern Street turns left into Holywell Lane
  • A general traffic lane on the section of Curtain Road between Scrutton Street and Great Eastern Street would be reallocated to pedestrians, giving people more space



Changes for cyclists


  • New proposed toucan crossing on Curtain Road to the north of New Inn Yard to allow cyclists to move through the junction without dismounting
  • Motorised traffic would no longer be able to turn left from Great Eastern Street into Curtain Road, reducing the left turn hook risk for cyclists. Cyclists will still be able to turn left at the junction (a 'left hook' involves a motor vehicle overtaking a person cycling, then turning left across the cyclist’s path)
  • Motorised traffic would no longer be able to turn left from Curtain Road into Great Eastern Street, also reducing the left turn hook risk for cyclists. Cyclists will still be able to turn left at the junction.
  • Advanced Stop Lines on all junctions on Great Eastern Street would become 7.5m deep to give cyclists more space
  • We would provide new 5m Advanced Stop Lines at the junctions of Curtain Road with Scrutton Street and Holywell Lane to help cyclists position themselves ahead of traffic



Changes for drivers


  • Motorised traffic would no longer be able to turn left from Great Eastern Street into Curtain Road to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety
  • Motorised traffic would no longer be able to turn left from Curtain Road into Great Eastern Street to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety
  • A general traffic lane on the section of Curtain Road between Scrutton Street and Great Eastern Street would be reallocated to pedestrians, giving people walking more space
  • The existing loading/blue badge holder parking bay at 10 Great Eastern Street would remain in place, and it would be built into the pavement



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We would like your views on our proposed changes at the junction of Great Eastern Street and Curtain Road.

The consultation period has now closed. You can find updates on the scheme in the 'Latest news' section.


Proposals

Please watch the video below to see a brief overview of the changes we are proposing at the Great Eastern Street junction with Curtain Road:



Here is an overview map of the proposed changes:

Drawing of new road layout with labels detailing changesOverview Map
Click on image for a larger version

You can also see detailed maps of the proposals.

The key changes for road users are listed below and you can also find out more about potential impacts for traffic in our Frequently Asked Questions.



Changes for pedestrians


To help pedestrians cross more easily and safely:

  • New toucan crossing proposed on Curtain Road to the north of New Inn Yard to improve pedestrian safety
  • New pedestrian crossings with countdown indicators would be provided at the junctions of Curtain Road with Scrutton Street and Holywell Lane
  • A new signalised pedestrian crossing with a countdown indicator would be provided on Holywell Lane at the junction with Great Eastern Street on the western side

Additionally:

  • The existing ‘raised entry table’ (where the road is raised to be level with the footway, as a way to slow traffic down) would be redesigned at the side road junctions of Charlotte Street, Leonard Street and Phipp Street to further slow turning vehicles, to improve pedestrian safety
  • The footway would be widened on Curtain Road north of New Inn Yard to increase the space for pedestrians
  • The traffic island and the left turn slip road at the junction of Great Eastern Street and Curtain Road would both be removed to reduce the distance pedestrians would need to cross the road
  • Widening of the existing pedestrian crossings at the junction Great Eastern Street and Curtain Road to increase space for pedestrians
  • Widening the existing pedestrian crossing from 3m to 4m to increase space for pedestrians where Great Eastern Street turns left into Holywell Lane
  • A general traffic lane on the section of Curtain Road between Scrutton Street and Great Eastern Street would be reallocated to pedestrians, giving people more space



Changes for cyclists


  • New proposed toucan crossing on Curtain Road to the north of New Inn Yard to allow cyclists to move through the junction without dismounting
  • Motorised traffic would no longer be able to turn left from Great Eastern Street into Curtain Road, reducing the left turn hook risk for cyclists. Cyclists will still be able to turn left at the junction (a 'left hook' involves a motor vehicle overtaking a person cycling, then turning left across the cyclist’s path)
  • Motorised traffic would no longer be able to turn left from Curtain Road into Great Eastern Street, also reducing the left turn hook risk for cyclists. Cyclists will still be able to turn left at the junction.
  • Advanced Stop Lines on all junctions on Great Eastern Street would become 7.5m deep to give cyclists more space
  • We would provide new 5m Advanced Stop Lines at the junctions of Curtain Road with Scrutton Street and Holywell Lane to help cyclists position themselves ahead of traffic



Changes for drivers


  • Motorised traffic would no longer be able to turn left from Great Eastern Street into Curtain Road to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety
  • Motorised traffic would no longer be able to turn left from Curtain Road into Great Eastern Street to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety
  • A general traffic lane on the section of Curtain Road between Scrutton Street and Great Eastern Street would be reallocated to pedestrians, giving people walking more space
  • The existing loading/blue badge holder parking bay at 10 Great Eastern Street would remain in place, and it would be built into the pavement



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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    We are holding a eight-week public consultation to hear what you think about these proposals at the Great Eastern Street junction with Curtain Road (Question 1 and Question 2) and our design development ideas at the Great Eastern junction with Shoreditch High Street (Question 3).  

    We want to know if you agree with them, 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. The closing date for comments is 10 February 2025.

    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:

    • Email: haveyoursay@tfl.gov.uk 
    • Telephone: 020 3054 6037 to leave your name and contact number and we will call you back. Please quote 'Shoreditch' when leaving your message
    • Write 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 visit our privacy policy
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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    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 10 February 2025 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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