Pavilion Road Two-Way Cycling Scheme

Overview

Enabling more cycling is one of the Council’s borough transport objectives. Making cycle trips safer and more convenient is one way to improve our air quality, reduce traffic congestion, and work towards our goal for the borough to be carbon neutral by 2040.

Two-way cycling means that cyclists can use a one-way street - or a section of a street - in both directions whilst other vehicles remain able to use the street in only one direction.  Provision of two-way cycling can open up more direct routes for cyclists, and sometimes provide a quieter alternative to busier roads. We have many successful examples of such schemes across the borough.

We are consulting on providing two-way cycle access in the northern-most section of Pavilion Road.  Please read the following information carefully before filling in our consultation survey no later than 28 June 2026.

The proposals involve introducing two-way cycling along the section of Pavilion Road between Hans Crescent and Basil Street, completing existing two-way cycling provision on the length of Pavilion Road. Two-way cycling would be indicated by road markings - including cycle symbols and a short section of advisory cycle lane at the junctions with Hans Crescent and Basil Street - and signage at each junction (two two-way cycling signs to replace the existing one-way signs at the junction with Basil Street and opposite Rysbrack Street, and the addition of four ‘Except Cyclists’ plates below the existing ‘No Entry’ and 'One-way' signs).  A small splitter island is proposed at the Pavilion Road/Basil Street junction to protect cyclists exiting Pavilion Road from vehicles turning left. No changes to parking or loading provision are expected.

A drawing of the proposals for Pavilion Road is supplied below.

If you have any queries, require a paper copy of the background information or require assistance in other languages, please contact the Transport Projects team using the contact details in the 'Contact' section of this page.

Why your views matter

We're interested in your views on our proposals.  Your comments will help us decide whether to implement the scheme as planned, make changes to the proposals, or withdraw the scheme(s) altogether.

What happens next?

A full report of the results of the consultation will be presented to the Director for Highway and Regulatory Services and Lead Member for Planning and Environment, who will then make a decision on whether the proposed changes should be implemented.