12 Jan Cycleway 9 construction
TfL started building the Hammersmith gyratory section of Cycleway 9 in December 2021. These works are expected to finish in Spring 2022.
Concurrently, LBHF has opened two-way cycle lanes on neighbouring King Street.
Cycleway 9 will provide a continuous, largely segregated cycle route between Kensington Olympia and Brentford town centre, via Hammersmith and Chiswick. It will link important amenities and facilities and make the areas more pleasant to live, work and spend time in.
The new route will be clearer and safer for cyclists in west London, largely separating them from other vehicles. The changes will also make it easier for pedestrians to cross busy roads and remove through traffic on some residential roads.
During this time there has been, and will be, lane closures around the gyratory. TfL is keeping traffic moving by actively managing temporary traffic light timings. However, during the works, visitors and commuters are advised to cycle or travel by Tube, Overground or National Rail services, rather than driving if possible.
The BID supports sustainable commuting through its Dr Bike pop-ups, cycle training and cycle tours. For more information on forthcoming events, please contact us. (m.orr@hammersmithbid.co.uk)