Have your say on current schemes

Lewisham Council is proposing a trial road restriction at Cold Blow Lane in New Cross to improve road safety and encourage walking and cycling. From Monday, 29 July 2024 the road will be closed to motor vehicles (motorcycles, cars and van) at both ends, between Mercury Way and Sanford Walk.

Why?

Many residents have raised concerns that this section of road is dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists - and particularly for school children. This trial scheme aims to make this section of Cold Blow Lane safer for those walking or cycling by significantly reducing traffic.

Important details

Restrictions will be enforced using Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras under an Experimental Traffic Order
·only authorised vehicles (including police and emergency services) will be allowed to drive through Cold Blow Lane during the scheme.
Construction works will start on Monday, 29 July 2024 to Friday, 2 August 2024 in preparation for the restriction
 

Map of area impacted 

Share your views

The Council will be collecting data such as traffic surveys to review how the trial restrictions impact the local area along with survey feedback.  Please give feedback about the scheme before 31 January 2025 by visiting our online survey.  Following the initial 6-month period, the Council will review the data and feedback to help decide whether the measures will be removed or made permanent. 

If you have any questions or concerns, contact activetravel@lewisham.co.uk with the subject Cold Blow Lane traffic scheme.