Construction starts this month on TfL’s Cycleway 34 from Wood Lane to Shepherds Bush

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Building work for the second phase of Cycleway 34 begins on Monday 23 June

Transport for London (TfL) and the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham have confirmed the second phase of Cycleway 34.

The new route will add 1.7 km of protected two-way cycle lanes from Wood Lane to Shepherds Bush Green, and will open early 2027.

Will Norman, London’s Walking and Cycling Commissioner, said: “The expansion of Cycleway 34 will provide even better connections between communities and destinations across our city, enabling more Londoners to choose cycling for shorter trips and helping us build a better, greener and safer London for everyone”.

The first section between Acton and Wood Lane opened in March 2020, designed for the safe separation of motor traffic, pedestrians, and cyclists.

TfL estimate that more than 1,800 cyclists already use Wood Lane daily, with this number projected to rise significantly when the work is complete. A public consultation revealed that 87 per cent of people agreed the cycleway would encourage more people to cycle along this route.

The development is part of a broader vision to make London’s streets safer and more sustainable, supporting the Mayor of London’s target for 80 per cent of journeys to be made by foot, bike, or public transport by 2041.

TfL’s research found that this route is one of the top six strategic cycling links in the capital, and updating it is particularly important in achieving its green targets.

The new cycleway will better connect Londoners to destinations including Imperial College, Television Centre, and Westfield Shopping Centre.

The plan also contributes to The Mayor’s Vision Zero — the goal of eliminating all deaths and serious injuries from London’s transport network by 2041.

Julie Lewington, TfL’s Head of Projects and Programmes, said:

“This Cycleway will provide a safe and accessible way to travel between shops, stations, places of work, entertainment and homes, giving more Londoners the chance to cycle in the capital”.

“I’d like to thank residents in the area for their patience during construction work and would encourage people in the area to check their journeys before they travel”, she added.